As Florida reels, focus turns to restoring power, assisting victims in Hurricane Milton’s wake

Water is beginning to recede from flooded streets in Tampa, Florida, following Hurricane Milton, with over 1.5 million still without power and at least 17 fatalities confirmed. Efforts are focused on restoring power, clearing debris, and distributing fuel, with major highways and bridges reopened, but areas facing continued flooding risk as rivers rise and emergency response continues. Major flood stages have been reached in several waterways, with ongoing flooding in parts of Florida as rivers continue to swell post-storm, requiring evacuation and property transfer to higher elevations to address extensive inundation of structures and roads.

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