Crews begin storm cleanup efforts around Tampa

Previous coverage: Tampa residents began storm cleanup on Friday after catastrophic flooding.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Crews are beginning cleanup efforts on Saturday, more than 24 hours after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida.

Officials will work to clear Tampa’s stormwater drains and ditches due to the debris left behind from tropical-storm-force winds, rainfall, and flooding.

“With post-storm operations in full swing, the City of Tampa’s Stormwater crews are gearing up for a weekend of drain clearing,” the city said.

The city said after Tropical Storm Debby, crews removed nearly 84 tons of debris. Hurricane Helene is expected to have produced much more.

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