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Issue #223: Whooping Cough Surge Nationwide; Florida Grapples with Floods and Power Outages
10/14/2024
Ted Grellner
14 Oct
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— Thousands Still Without Power as Crews Race to Restore Florida’s Grid
— Weeks of Flooding Ahead as Rivers Swell in Tampa Area After Milton’s Deluge
— Zephyrhills Residents Urged to Conserve Water as Sewage System Struggles After Milton
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— U.S. Sees 340% Surge in Whooping Cough Infections This Year
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Thousands Still Without Power as Crews Race to Restore Florida’s Grid
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night, packing winds of 120 mph, and leaving nearly 2.5 million people in the dark. Days later, utility crews continue to work around the clock to restore power across the Tampa Bay area and other hard-hit regions.
As of Saturday night, 11:00 p.m., significant outages persist:
Duke Energy: 408,155 customers remain without power.
Tampa Electric (TECO): 338,550 customers are still affected.
Residents can report outages and safety concerns through various channels, including calling (877) 588-1010, using the TECO Outage Map, or texting “OUT” to 27079.
Duke Energy has provided an estimated timeline for full restoration. Locals are also urged to report fallen trees, street flooding, or storm debris by calling (813) 274-3101 or submitting details via the Resident Damage Self-Reporting Form.
Weeks of Flooding Ahead as Rivers Swell in Tampa Area After Milton’s Deluge
Days after Hurricane Milton made landfall, record-breaking flooding continues to affect Tampa and surrounding areas, with rivers swollen well beyond flood stages. The storm, which dumped 12-18 inches of rain across Florida, has led to widespread water rescues and prolonged river flooding.
Tampa recorded 11.54 inches of rain, while St. Petersburg saw a record 18.54 inches in a single day. Rivers across the region, including the Hillsborough, Alafia, and Cypress Creek, have all surpassed flood stages. The Hillsborough River peaked at 3 feet above record flood levels near Morris Bridge. Though it has begun to recede, it remains dangerously high.
Pasco County’s Cypress Creek is expected to crest at 15 feet by Monday, while the Anclote River in Elfers has reached 26.57 feet.
Forecasters warn that flooding could persist for weeks due to Florida’s flat terrain and slow-draining rivers.
Zephyrhills Residents Urged to Conserve Water as Sewage System Struggles
After Milton
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the City of Zephyrhills is asking residents to limit their use of potable water and reduce toilet flushing as the local sewage systems struggle under "extreme strain."
As cleanup efforts continue, sewage and water systems across the region are facing significant challenges.
Officials urge residents to conserve water as repairs are made, helping to ease the pressure on the overwhelmed infrastructure.
U.S. Sees 340% Surge in Whooping Cough Infections This Year
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases have surged in the U.S., with over 17,600 infections as of October 5, marking a 340% increase from the same period last year. The CDC reports that pre-pandemic cases typically exceeded 10,000 annually but dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic due to infection control measures.
Experts link the current rise to waning immunity and post-pandemic exposure. The hardest-hit states include Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois.
Doctors urge vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups like infants and pregnant women, recommending the Tdap vaccine for adults to boost protection.
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