Recovery Resources
EMERGENCY INFORMATION, SHELTERS AND EVACUATION ZONES:
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STATE/NATIONAL RESOURCES:
NOAA| Fla. Div. Of Emergency Management | FEMA | Flood Maps | Report Price Gouging
Hurricanes - Need To Know
Preparación para huracanes
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Though the city is working to repair the sewage system, it could take over a week before it is back online.
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The Sarasota performing arts venue suffered major water damage, including to the orchestra pit, which was completely flooded.
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President Joe Biden is scheduled to survey damage Sunday during an aerial tour between Tampa and St. Pete Beach, where he will be briefed on the storm by federal, state and local officials. He'll also meet residents and first responders.
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Three hurricane landfalls in the Big Bend region this season have put Floridians in a perpetual state of preparedness and recovery.
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Many residents impacted by inland flooding near Tampa can't return home as floodwaters slowly recede. One church in Valrico is providing food and other resources to residents in the neighborhood.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced several sites opening in the Tampa Bay area will make up to 10 gallons of free gas available.
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The long lines are testing some people's patience, while others could only laugh it off as they waited up to five hours for gas.
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Florida residents are returning to their Gulf Coast homes after evacuating for Hurricane Milton. Traffic clogged Interstate 75 and other major routes to the coast Friday as people who fled hundreds of miles to escape the storm made long, slow trips back.
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The declaration makes individual assistance available in 34 counties affected by the hurricane.
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Residents of North Redington and St. Petersburg are returning after Hurricane Milton evacuation orders hoping to have a home to return after two major hurricanes hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in just over two weeks.
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FEMA held a press conference in Punta Gorda to discuss disaster relief assistance for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Officials emphasized the importance of registering for aid, addressed concerns about the Disaster Relief Fund, and announced an extended grace period for residents with lapsed National Flood Insurance Program policies.
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No teams have reported serious issues that might impact operations this winter.