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Issue #221: Tropicana Field Roof Damage, Water Issues, and Post-Storm Resources in Tampa Bay

Issue #221: Tropicana Field Roof Damage, Water Issues, and Post-Storm Resources in Tampa Bay

10/10/2024

Ted Grellner
10 Oct

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This Week’s Events

WEATHER

Local News

— Food, FEMA, and WiFi: Vital Resources for Tampa Bay After the Storm

— Shops at Wiregrass Temporarily Closed Due to Hurricane Milton

— Conserve Water: Hillsborough County Faces Storm-Related Pumping Issues

Of Interest

— Tropicana Field Roof Ripped Off by Hurricane Milton’s Winds

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Disaster Recovery Center Hillsborough County info
Humane Society of Tampa Bay - free dog/cat food for hurricane victims
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Read More: nhc.noaa.gov - national hurricane center

Food, FEMA, and WiFi: Vital Resources for Tampa Bay After the Storm

Power Outage Tracker: fox13news.com

Road Closures
Tampa’s citizen-reported street flooding map offers the latest on closures.

FEMA Assistance
Apply for aid by calling (800) 621-3362 or visiting FEMA’s website.

Food & Water
Find food pantries and distribution events at FeedingTampaBay.org or text FTBFYI to 833-530-3663.

Debris Cleanup
Call the Hurricane Crisis Cleanup Hotline at (844) 965-1386 for help.

Mental Health Support
Reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling/texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org.

WiFi Access
Free WiFi hotspots are available through Spectrum. Connect to "SpectrumWiFi."

Legal Aid
Call 1-866-550-2929 for free legal assistance.

For local government hotlines, Tampa residents can call 833-872-4636, and Pinellas residents can call 727-464-4333.

Read More: tampabay.com

Shops at Wiregrass Temporarily Closed Due to Hurricane Milton

UPDATE: In response to Hurricane Milton, the Shops at Wiregrass will remain closed Thursday, October 9th. reopening Fri October 11th.

Parking Garage Available
To assist local residents, the Shops at Wiregrass are opening their parking garage for vehicle parking on a first-come, first-served basis. The elevators will be locked, so those parking on the upper deck must use stairs or the ramp to reach the lower level. The garage's upper deck clearance is 13’6”.

Important Reminder
All cars must be removed by 10 a.m. on Friday, October 11th, provided weather conditions allow the property to reopen.

Stay safe.

Source: theshopsatwiregrass.com

Conserve Water: Hillsborough County Faces Storm-Related Pumping Issues

Hillsborough County officials are calling on residents to conserve water following Hurricane Milton’s heavy rains and strong winds. Though the county’s drinking water system remains operational, widespread power outages are affecting regional water pumping capabilities.

The county's Water Resources department is asking residents to limit water use to essential needs, such as drinking and sanitation, in an effort to prevent sewer overflows and backups into homes.

Read More: fox13news.com

Tropicana Field Roof Ripped Off by Hurricane Milton’s Winds

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, tearing off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. The stadium had been a staging area for hundreds of Florida National Guardsmen and electrical workers preparing for the storm.

Earlier this week, cots filled the baseball field as the facility served as a temporary shelter. However, all personnel were safely relocated to Ocala before Milton hit.

St. Pete Fire Rescue confirmed that no one was injured in the incident, and essential personnel have been accounted for.

Read More: abcactionnews.com — see article for pictures

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