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How to handle fires, tree limbs and other hazards after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring never-before-seen damage to the Tampa Bay region. After the initial storm passes Wednesday night and Thursday, here’s how to avoid other issues that often arise after hurricanes. Avoiding fires/electrical issues. Water and electricity do not mix, Tampa Electric spokesperson Mary Lou Carn said....
FL: MILTON/ SENIORS SEEK SHELTER FOR FIRST TIME
Many seniors checked into the Hillsborough County evacuation center ahead of Hurricane Milton. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
How to create a hurricane kit and find out if you live in an evacuation zone
All eyes are on Milton as we wait to find out which path this storm will take– which means now is the time to prepare just in case. While many Tampa Bay families are making preparations now, having an emergency kit AND first-aid kit ready to go year-round is a must for any family.
Bay County Sheriff's Office deploys staff to areas facing down Hurricane Milton's wrath
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff's Office has begun deploying resources to Pinellas County in preparation for Hurricane Milton's anticipated Tampa landfall. A search and rescue team of five departed Tuesday morning before daybreak to head to an emergency operations center in Pinellas County. They took three shallow-water boats and two high-water vehicles to assist with the rescue effort as soon as the storm passes. ...
American Lung Association issues health guidance for Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) — As Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast, the American Lung Association has released critical health guidance for residents, particularly those living with chronic lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer. Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall Wednesday […]
Florida football recruiting: Checking in with top SEC targets, commits
Two heavyweight battles took place last week between Armwood at Plant and IMG at Venice in matchups that felt like SEC games with big defensive efforts, loud crowds and high-stakes matchups. Armwood (6-1) shutout Plant 26-0 (2-4) in a marquee district matchup filled with SEC commits and targets, while IMG (6-1) handed...
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