Commissioners express empathy and say they are working with other agencies to bring down lake levels.
Category: Public Safety
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Lakeland Assesses Hurricane Damage, Including a Trashed New Roof at the RP Funding Center
At a meeting to review the storm response, Police Chief Sam Taylor showed bodycam footage of rescues made during Milton.
Posted inSocial Services
Milton Roundup: Sandbags, Debris Pickups, Missing Pets, Parks, More
Also: roof protection services, food and water distribution ending, parkway tolls still suspended, Orange Cup Regatta canceled.
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Flooded Lake Bonny Residents Organize as Water Continues Rising
Sheriff’s deputies waded door-to-door through the Lakeland Livin’ Mobile Home Park asking residents if they wanted to evacuate.
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Lakelanders Show Gratitude as Effort to Restore Power Winds Down
On Tuesday afternoon, 300 Lakeland Electric customers remained without power out of 86,000+ immediately after Hurricane Milton.
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5 Million Gallons and Counting: Lakeland Tallies Wastewater Spills Caused by Milton
The massive surge of water sent sewage into at least six waterways.
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Clothing Offered for People Left in Dire Need by Hurricane Milton
At least two local organizations are giving away clothing to people who are in dire need because of Hurricane Milton. Hidden Gem Consignment is offering free clothes and toys for the next few weeks from its four storage units. “If you look good, you feel good,” owner Jessica Criswell said. “We have so much stuff. […]
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Lakeland Electric Expects Power to Be Restored to Most by Wednesday
The earlier prediction had been Friday; there could be delays for those with damaged electrical equipment or extensive flooding.
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A Day in the Green Swamp: Flooded Neighbors Getting and Giving Help
Sheriff’s deputy: ‘It was kind of difficult giving people food and water due to them wanting to help their neighbor’
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With 90% Restored, Lakeland Electric Provides Timeline for Remaining Customers
The utility has updated its outage map to give its best estimate for full power restoration in 10 of its 11 zones.
