Heartland Mask Bloc

02/27/2026

❗️ Updated available masks❗️Hope
everyone got through the winter okay! Keep those masks handy for allergy season 🤧

02/27/2026

Water Shortage Alert – Highlands County 🚨

Portions of Highlands County served by the Southwest Florida Water Management District are under a Modified Phase II (“Severe”) Water Shortage due to ongoing dry conditions.

This means one-day-per-week landscape watering restrictions are in effect – including for residents using private wells.

These restrictions are in place Feb. 8, 2026, through July 1, 2026.

Dry conditions across our region have increased stress on water supplies. Limiting irrigation helps protect our groundwater resources and ensures water remains available for essential needs.

Residents should:
• Limit lawn and landscape watering to one day per week
• Check their assigned watering day
• Avoid unnecessary water use

For full details and to confirm watering schedules, visit: WaterMatters.org/Restrictions

Let’s work together to conserve water and protect Highlands County’s resources.

02/03/2026

02/01/2026

With temperatures expected to drop into the mid-20s over the next few days, make sure you’re dressing appropriately for the cold.

Layering clothing keeps body heat in and protects against wind chill. As shown in the graphic:

🧥 Cold:
• Wear 2+ layers
• Add a warm hat & gloves
• Choose warm, waterproof shoes

🧥❄ Extreme Cold (around freezing & below):
• Wear 3+ layers
• Protect your head, ears, hands, and face
• Waterproof outer layers help block cold and wind

Even short periods in low temperatures can lead to hypothermia, especially in young children, older adults, and pets.

✔ Dress warm, limit outdoor exposure, and bring pets indoors.

Stay safe and stay warm, Highlands County!

01/31/2026

Reminder!
Warming Center Opening ❄️

Due to an Extreme Cold Watch and a Freeze Watch, overnight freezing temperatures are expected:
❄️Late Saturday (Jan. 31) through Sunday morning (Feb. 1)
❄️Late Sunday evening (Feb. 1) through Monday morning (Feb. 2)

Highlands County will open a warming center to provide a safe, warm place to stay.

📍 Location:
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center
4509 George Blvd., Sebring

🕒 Hours:
Saturday, Jan. 31: Opens at 9 p.m. | Closes at 9 a.m. Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 1: Opens at 9 p.m. | Closes at 9 a.m. Monday

The warming center is available for individuals who may not have adequate heat or shelter during cold weather. Emergency Management is monitoring conditions and will share updates if hours or operations change.

What to bring:
ID, medications, bedding, personal hygiene items, food, water and any essentials needed for an overnight stay.

If you know someone who may need a warm place to stay – especially seniors, individuals experiencing homelessness, or neighbors without reliable heating – please do your part and share this information.

Let’s look out for one another and help keep our community safe during the cold weather. ❤️

01/28/2026

Warming Center Opening ❄️

Due to a Freeze Watch and overnight freezing temperatures expected late Saturday (Jan. 31) through Sunday morning (Feb. 1), Highlands County will open a warming center to provide a safe, warm place to stay.

📍 Location:
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center
4509 George Blvd., Sebring

🕒 Hours:
Saturday, Jan. 31: Opens at 9 p.m. | Closes at 9 a.m. Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 1: Opens at 9 p.m. | Closes at 9 a.m. Monday

The warming center is available for individuals who may not have adequate heat or shelter during cold weather. Emergency Management is monitoring conditions and will share updates if hours or operations change.

What to bring:
ID, medications, bedding, personal hygiene items, food, water and any essentials needed for an overnight stay.

If you know someone who may need a warm place to stay – especially seniors, individuals experiencing homelessness, or neighbors without reliable heating – please share this information.

Let’s look out for one another and help keep our community safe during the cold weather. ❤️

01/26/2026

01/07/2026

Masks will go out in the next day or so -
we’re waiting for a shipment of masks to come in! 🤗

12/27/2025

Sorry for the delay - I’ve had a family emergency! Masks should go out in a couple days 🤗

12/22/2025

Please come out and see us at The Sebring Village for this wonderful event.

05/27/2025

It's time to refill our mask stash 😷💕 Help us continue to spread the love - and stop the spread of COVID 🤗

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/bInJhb

02/23/2025

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say I've been very sick the past couple weeks (chronic illness things, not contagious things). I'm still working to get masks out but please bear with me! Just one person running this thing appreciate everyone for being so understanding ❤️❤️❤️