Comments on: Fay Watch: Business Hours and Emergency Needs http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/ The official blog of the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:31:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bob Gernert http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-24045 Bob Gernert Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:53:54 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-24045 Due to a change of the track of Tropical Storm Fay, Polk County Schools will open as usual on Wednesday, August 20. All Red Cross shelters have been closed effective 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 19. Due to a change of the track of Tropical Storm Fay, Polk County Schools will open as usual on Wednesday, August 20. All Red Cross shelters have been closed effective 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 19.

]]> By: John Burton http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-24001 John Burton Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:47:51 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-24001 The Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun will be closed to the public on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, due to Tropical Storm Fay. The Museum is expected to re-open on Thursday, August 21, at 9 a.m. Sun 'n Fun administrative offices will be open in the morning on Tuesday, August 19, with an evaluation made at that time as to the remainder of the day. A decision as to whether or not Sun ‘n Fun’s offices will be open on Wednesday will be made sometime Tuesday afternoon or evening. The Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun will be closed to the public on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, due to Tropical Storm Fay. The Museum is expected to re-open on Thursday, August 21, at 9 a.m.

Sun ‘n Fun administrative offices will be open in the morning on Tuesday, August 19, with an evaluation made at that time as to the remainder of the day. A decision as to whether or not Sun ‘n Fun’s offices will be open on Wednesday will be made sometime Tuesday afternoon or evening.

]]> By: Bob Gernert http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-24000 Bob Gernert Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:39:44 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-24000 The University of South Florida Polytechnic will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, due to Tropical Storm Fay. A decision about whether to reopen Wednesday will be made at some point tomorrow. Please monitor www.poly.usf.edu for updates. The University of South Florida Polytechnic will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, due to Tropical Storm Fay.

A decision about whether to reopen Wednesday will be made at some point tomorrow.

Please monitor http://www.poly.usf.edu for updates.

]]> By: Bob Gernert http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-23998 Bob Gernert Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:26:42 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-23998 Polk Community College will close all its facilities (including its two charter high schools) on Tuesday, Aug. 19 because of the threat from Tropical Storm Fay. Evening college classes will be conducted on Monday, Aug. 18. College officials have been monitoring the latest advisories of the Polk County Emergency Operations Center and the Florida Emergency Management agency and determined the predicted track of this storm poses a threat to Polk County. All students, faculty and staff should take shelter until this storm passes. A determination about Wednesday’s status will be decided mid-day Tuesday. The best place for information concerning the College’s operating status is PCC’s web site: www.polk.edu or by calling a recorded message at 863-297-1000. Announcements will also be issued via local radio and TV stations and newspapers. Polk Community College will close all its facilities (including its two charter high schools) on Tuesday, Aug. 19 because of the threat from Tropical Storm Fay.

Evening college classes will be conducted on Monday, Aug. 18.

College officials have been monitoring the latest advisories of the Polk County Emergency Operations Center and the Florida Emergency Management agency and determined the predicted track of this storm poses a threat to Polk County. All students, faculty and staff should take shelter until this storm passes.

A determination about Wednesday’s status will be decided mid-day Tuesday. The best place for information concerning the College’s operating status is PCC’s web site: http://www.polk.edu or by calling a recorded message at 863-297-1000. Announcements will also be issued via local radio and TV stations and newspapers.

]]> By: Bob Gernert http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-23997 Bob Gernert Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:55:03 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-23997 Various companies and financial institutions are evaluating hours of operation for Tuesday and Wednesday. Some decisions will be made pending weather updates. Businesses may open Tuesday morning and close later in the day depending on weather. Various companies and financial institutions are evaluating hours of operation for Tuesday and Wednesday. Some decisions will be made pending weather updates. Businesses may open Tuesday morning and close later in the day depending on weather.

]]> By: Vaughn Hopson http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-23995 Vaughn Hopson Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:27:02 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-23995 Due to the oncoming hurricane and limited access to our suppliers at that time, Radiology Consultants Imaging Center will conduct business during the following hours: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (closed 2:00- 5:00 p.m.) Wednesday, August 20, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, August 21, 2008. Due to the oncoming hurricane and limited access to our suppliers at that time, Radiology Consultants Imaging Center will conduct business during the following hours:

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (closed 2:00- 5:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, August 21, 2008.

]]> By: Yatir Colon http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-23991 Yatir Colon Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:42:52 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-23991 We at SERVPRO of Winter Haven and SERVPRO of Haines City/Polk CIty are in STORM Prepardness Mode. We have over 1400 SERVPRO franchies, our Catastrophe Response Team, and neighboring franchies ready to responed once the storm passes. SERVPRO® franchisees are Fire and Water Damage Cleanup specialists. SERVPRO franchisees have serviced America's cleanup and restoration needs for over 36 years. When fire and water take control of your life, we help you take it back - Like it never even happened. Each individually owned and operated SERVPRO franchise specializes in the cleanup and restoration of property after a fire, smoke, or water damage situation. SERVPRO franchisees also mitigate mold and mildew situations, and offer services including cleaning carpets, upholstery, air ducts, drapes, walls, ceilings, and biohazard situations. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office: SERVPRO of Winter Haven 863-551-5004 Or SERVPRO of Haines City/Polk City 863-236-3553. We at SERVPRO of Winter Haven and SERVPRO of Haines City/Polk CIty are in STORM Prepardness Mode. We have over 1400 SERVPRO franchies, our Catastrophe Response Team, and neighboring franchies ready to responed once the storm passes.

SERVPRO® franchisees are Fire and Water Damage Cleanup specialists. SERVPRO franchisees have serviced America’s cleanup and restoration needs for over 36 years. When fire and water take control of your life, we help you take it back – Like it never even happened. Each individually owned and operated SERVPRO franchise specializes in the cleanup and restoration of property after a fire, smoke, or water damage situation. SERVPRO franchisees also mitigate mold and mildew situations, and offer services including cleaning carpets, upholstery, air ducts, drapes, walls, ceilings, and biohazard situations.

If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office:

SERVPRO of Winter Haven 863-551-5004
Or
SERVPRO of Haines City/Polk City 863-236-3553.

]]> By: Bob Gernert http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-23989 Bob Gernert Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:13:15 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-23989 All Board of County Commission offices are closed tomorrow. The tourism staff will be monitoring things and will have accommodation availability on-line, with additional updates as they become available. Polk Outpost will be open tomorrow to assist travelers, if things deteriorate. All Board of County Commission offices are closed tomorrow. The tourism staff will be monitoring things and will have accommodation availability on-line, with additional updates as they become available. Polk Outpost will be open tomorrow to assist travelers, if things deteriorate.

]]> By: Bob Gernert http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-23988 Bob Gernert Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:02:03 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-23988 Tropical Storm and Hurricane Preparedness The Polk County Board of County Commissioners’ Emergency Management Division urges residents to review their own hurricane preparation plans – making sure they have a 72-hour hurricane kit assembled and ready to go. Residents should also make sure they have adequate supplies of necessary medications and that they have an evacuation and/or sheltering plan for both their family and pets should it become necessary. To learn more about disaster preparation and building your 72-hour disaster kit, please see http://www.polk-county.net/subpage.aspx?menu_id=20&id=846. To find the information doing a walk-through on the web site, go to the Residents tab, then select Disaster preparation under the Emergency Information header. Polk County Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Operations Center, begun preliminary emergency initiatives and will continue actively monitoring Tropical Storm Fay until it no longer presents any threat to Polk. For the most updated information regarding Tropical Storm Fay and its expected impacts on Polk County, please continue to monitor your local news media or call the Citizen’s Information Line at 863-534-0321 (locally) or toll-free 866-661-0228. Information is also available on PGTV (Bright House 622, Comcast 33 or Fios 20), or check the County website for updates. Polk County Emergency Management team has several ways to help you get ready for the up coming season: Disaster Preparation Emergency Shelters and Evacuation 72-Hour Survival Kit Flood Information Don't wait...Anticipate! Tropical Storm and Hurricane Preparedness
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners’ Emergency Management Division urges residents to review their own hurricane preparation plans – making sure they have a 72-hour hurricane kit assembled and ready to go. Residents should also make sure they have adequate supplies of necessary medications and that they have an evacuation and/or sheltering plan for both their family and pets should it become necessary.

To learn more about disaster preparation and building your 72-hour disaster kit, please see http://www.polk-county.net/subpage.aspx?menu_id=20&id=846.

To find the information doing a walk-through on the web site, go to the Residents tab, then select Disaster preparation under the Emergency Information header.

Polk County Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Operations Center, begun preliminary emergency initiatives and will continue actively monitoring Tropical Storm Fay until it no longer presents any threat to Polk.

For the most updated information regarding Tropical Storm Fay and its expected impacts on Polk County, please continue to monitor your local news media or call the Citizen’s Information Line at 863-534-0321 (locally) or toll-free 866-661-0228. Information is also available on PGTV (Bright House 622, Comcast 33 or Fios 20), or check the County website for updates.

Polk County Emergency Management team has several ways to help you get ready for the up coming season:

Disaster Preparation
Emergency Shelters and Evacuation
72-Hour Survival Kit
Flood Information
Don’t wait…Anticipate!

]]> By: Bob Gernert http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/chamber-events/fay-watch-business-hours-and-emergency-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-23987 Bob Gernert Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:48:35 +0000 http://blog.winterhavenchamber.com/?p=370#comment-23987 Polk Museum of Art will be closed to the public on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, due to Tropical Storm Fay. The Museum will re-open on Thursday, August 21. Polk Museum of Art will reschedule the Curator Tour for the exhibition All That Glitters is English Silver for Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10:30am. Polk Museum of Art will be closed to the public on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, due to Tropical Storm Fay. The Museum will re-open on Thursday, August 21.

Polk Museum of Art will reschedule the Curator Tour for the exhibition All That Glitters is English Silver for Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10:30am.

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