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Hurricane Milton
President Biden visits Tampa Bay following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
During a visit to storm-ravaged St. Pete Beach, President Joe Biden praised the federal government’s response and the community’s resilience after the back-to-back tragedies of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among his announcements was $612 million for six Department of Energy projects in areas affected by the hurricanes. Of that, $94 million will stay in Florida, … Read more
Port Tampa Bay reopens shipping channels, resumes fuel distribution after Hurricane Milton
Port Tampa Bay has reopened its shipping channels and resumed vessel operations, following Hurricane Milton. Vessel movements will be restricted to daylight hours. After completing safety assessments, the U.S. Coast Guard has set the port condition to normal, with one-way traffic and daylight-only restrictions in place. Commercial vessels, including fuel tankers, cruise ships and vessels … Read more
Crunch Fitness offers support to Hurricane Milton victims
In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Crunch Fitness has opened select locations across Florida to offer essential services to those affected by the storm. Residents facing power outages, and a lack of basic utilities, can visit participating Crunch Fitness centers for access to showers, charging stations and a supportive space to recover. “We … Read more
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving aids in hurricane recovery efforts
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is providing relief efforts in response to Hurricane Helene and the expected landfall of Hurricane Milton. In a public-private partnership with the City of Tampa, the company is offering debris removal, cleanup and relocation services to communities impacted by the storms. The company, which operates more than 200 franchises … Read more
Better Together mobilizes in Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton
Better Together, a nonprofit focused on helping families and children, is deploying rapid response teams to assist those in the storm’s path. Starting Monday, volunteers will canvass communities in Citrus, Manatee and Pinellas counties, as well as Taylor County, areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The organization will help families find shelter, resources and coordinate … Read more