City of Tampa Assessment of Damage and Infrastructure After Hurricane Milton
The City of Tampa is conducting damage assessments and infrastructure repairs following Hurricane Milton, with traffic lights out in some areas and residents advised to drive cautiously. The Tampa Water Department is responding to water main breaks caused by the storm, assuring the public that clean water delivery continues as repairs are prioritized.
According to West Orlando News, the City of Tampa has begun a thorough assessment of damage and infrastructure following Hurricane Milton.
Due to the severity of the storm, certain areas of the city were more directly impacted. All roads are opened, but there are still many intersection lights out. Residents are advised to treat these areas as four way stops.
For those who have evacuated to areas outside of city limits that have not yet been deemed safe for travel, residents are advised to use extreme caution when driving.
“Our safety efforts do not end just because Milton has passed,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. “The primary focus for our city, right now, is to conduct a swift and efficient damage assessment so we can get everyone back to their homes quickly, and most importantly, to get them home safely.”
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Water Department staff is actively investigating and responding to water main breaks caused by storm damage. The department wants to reassure the public that staff is working to make any necessary repairs. Please keep in mind that the department continues to deliver clean, high-quality water to communities across our service area.
As recovery efforts continue, City of Tampa staff will shift resources back to making any necessary repairs to the local water distribution system, addressing larger water main breaks first. Customers will be notified if crews need to shutdown their service to repair a nearby water main break.
