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Ruskin residents impacted by Debby concerned over flooding from tropical system

Residents in Ruskin, Florida, are increasingly worried about potential flooding as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Debby and recent heavy rainfall. The community, familiar with past hurricanes, is taking precautions for the upcoming storm system.

Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms

Jeff Fuller assists residents in the Tampa Bay area in preparing their homes for potential storm impacts, utilizing his experience from last year's flooding. With a high demand for his services, Fuller aims to help homeowners quickly implement fixes to protect their properties against severe weather.

Pinellas commissioners to decide on local state of emergency ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9

Pinellas County commissioners are convening an emergency meeting to consider declaring a State of Local Emergency in response to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Preparations are underway across the county to mitigate potential impacts from the storm.

Tampa Bay area school closures due to Helene

School districts across the Tampa Bay area are closing in anticipation of Hurricane Helene, with significant cancellations in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Pinellas counties. The closures include all classes and extracurricular activities for the affected days as safety measures are put in place ahead of the storm.

Game store robbed twice in two weeks

A Tampa gaming store, 'R U Game?', has been robbed of gaming consoles twice in two weeks, with employees suspecting the same perpetrator is involved in both incidents. Owner Shane Butcher expressed concern over the targeting of small businesses and revealed that security measures were in place but were not sufficient to prevent the thefts.

Sarasota, Manatee communities still recovering from flooding now prepare for new potential storm

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency as Sarasota and Manatee counties prepare for the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone Nine. This storm follows the recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, leaving residents still in recovery.

State of Emergency expanded to 61 Florida counties ahead of storm

A state of emergency has been declared by Gov. Ron DeSantis for 61 Florida counties in anticipation of a tropical storm expected to make landfall later this week. The emergency declaration allows for immediate resource allocation for rescue and evacuation efforts. The storm is projected to reach maximum strength as a category 2 or 3 hurricane.

Tampa and Hillsborough officials monitor pumping stations ahead of expecting storm

Tampa and Hillsborough County officials are actively preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine by monitoring pumping stations and opening sandbag sites. The city will initially provide sandbags to seniors and those needing assistance before opening to the general public.

LIVE CHAT: Tropical storm expected to form in the Gulf soon

A tropical storm named Helene is projected to form in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, making landfall on the Gulf Coast by Thursday evening. Residents of Tampa Bay can expect rain and wind impacts starting Wednesday, with potentially dangerous storm surge conditions. Meteorologist Kyle Hanson will host a live chat on Tuesday to answer questions about the storm's impact.

Tampa Bay sandbag locations open ahead of anticipated storm

Sandbag locations are opening across the Tampa Bay area in response to the anticipated impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these resources to help mitigate flooding risks as the storm approaches.

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