Hurricane Idalia has wrought havoc in Florida, leaving 250,000 homes without power and submerging properties. The storm has now been downgraded as it heads into Georgia - but storm surges and rainfall pose new risks.
If you're affected by Hurricane Idalia, we want to hear from you.By sending us your video footage, photographs or audio you agree we can publish, broadcast and edit the material. Now we're hearing from Major General John Haas who says Florida's national guard is fully mobilised. They are primarily conducting rescue and route clearance operations, he adds, saying"high water vehicle" rescues are being carried out.
Madison County has been hit hard too."They have a lot of debris on the ground and about 99% power outages," he says. All eight search and rescue teams have been deployed, along with a national guard unit, he says, as he confirms Tampa Airport will reopen shortly for incoming flights. He's speaking from Tallahassee, Florida, after the hurricane passed through.17:29:57Mayor Ken Welch said St Petersburg should see even more water from high tides compound the effects of Idalia's storm surge.
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