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Hurricane Debby will be ‘manageable’ for Florida insurers

Many homeowners in inland areas drenched by Hurricane Debby could face cleaning up without flood insurance.
Hurricane Debby flooding

In Florida, most power has been restored after Debby

Electricity had been restored to all but roughly 7,000 customers, mostly in the Big Bend region, after Hurricane Debby.

The Scoop: Wed. August 7th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Covid, Kamala Harris, and the continuing aftermath of Hurricane Debby.
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Info on Tropical Storm Debby cleanup and debris disposal in St. Petersburg

Debris disposal and cleanup from Tropical Storm Debby; information was provided by the City of St. Petersburg on August 6.
elder care

Tips to prepare for hurricanes and other emergencies when caring for older adults

Older adults and their caregivers have different needs when it comes to preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies.

The Scoop: Tues. August 6th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Hurricane Debby's aftermath. Ron DeSantis comments, flood warnings, and damage.
Traffic map of the Tampa Bay area.

Road closures in the Tampa Bay region

Hurricane Debby made landfall around 7 a.m. on Monday in the Big Bend area of the state in Steinhatchee. Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a press conference that flooding will be seen from the Sarasota/Bradenton...

Sandbag pick-ups in the Tampa Bay area as the expected Tropical Storm Debbie approaches

The City of Pinellas Park has opened a drive-thru sandbag site for Pinellas Park residents as the storm 97 L approaches Florida.
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Post-storm rebuilding costs could pose problems for Florida, says former FEMA administrator

Craig Fugate says financing and the availability of insurance will continue to be issues for some Floridians trying to rebuild after a storm.

Sandbag pickup times in St. Pete have been extended

City of St Petersburg announces there will be extra days for residents to pick up sandbags during non-emergency hours.
storm warnings and watches

Forecast for number of hurricanes this season goes up

Experts at Colorado State University increased their storm forecast for what was already expected to be an above-average hurricane season.

The Scoop: Weds. July 3rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Hurricane Beryl is hitting Jamaica today and will hit The Cayman Islands tomorrow. This storm has Flood experts saying "Be prepared."
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