Important Takeaways:

• Across the state, the storm has been tied to at least 16 deaths.
• As of Friday morning, 2.2 million utility customers remained without power
• Some communities remained inundated with floodwater on Friday as residents salvaged belongings from damaged homes.
• Throughout east central Florida, 42 warnings were issued and weather service officials have yet to determine the exact number of twisters that formed across the region.
• Milton spawned a deadly tornado outbreak that killed at least six in St. Lucie County on Florida’s east coast.
• In portions of St. Petersburg, the storm dumped over 18 inches of rain, and at one point, 8.50 inches fell in just 3 hours, according to the weather service.
• In Milton’s wake, gasoline remains scarce in some areas
• First responders in Hillsborough County conducted water rescues Friday morning as the Alafia River rose above its flood stage and houses were submerged in several feet of water.
• Tampa International Airport resumed flights beginning at 8 a.m. Friday following a three-day suspension.
• IRS has extended that deadline for many impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters

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