LIST: POD sites for food, water and supplies across Tampa Bay counties
By Elizabeth Klynstra,
11 hours ago
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Points of distribution sites are opening up across counties hardest hit by Hurricane Milton, supplying residents in need with ready-to-eat meals, water and supplies.
Hillsborough County
Two PODs, along with two neighborhood pop-ups have opened in the city of Tampa to deliver vital supplies to residents.
The POD locations are handing out water, ready-to-eat meals, and ice:
Saturday is the last day for residents to get supplies at three POD locations for food, water, and tarps.
The following locations will be open until supplies run out:
South Florida State College- 600 W. College Drive (Traffic will need to turn onto College Drive from U.S. 27, use entrance 1 and follow all traffic control devices and flagmen through the POD, then exit back out onto College Drive.)
Sebring Health Department- 7205 S. George Blvd. (Traffic will need to turn onto State Road 66 from U.S. 27, then turn onto South George Boulevard and follow all traffic control devices and flagmen through the POD, then exit back out to South George Boulevard to U.S. 27.)
Lake Placid High School track field, off Interlake Boulevard (Traffic will need to use Interlake Boulevard to South Main Avenue/Lake Drive East, then take Marquata Drive and follow all traffic control devices and flagmen to enter the distribution area, then exit back out onto Green Dragon Drive)
While all six sites had ready-to-eat meals available as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday, water and tarps were only available at four of the sites.
Before heading to pick up supplies at one of the donation centers, check out Manatee County’s interactive map , which shows what’s available at each location.
Polk County
Two sites are open in Lakeland with others in Frostproof and Mulberry. Each site will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until supplies run out.
More info on the food distribution sites can be found at Polk-county.net or by calling 863-298-7500.
Sarasota County
Four distribution sites are open to residents in Sarasota County with each location open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Food, water and tarps were available as of Saturday.
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