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Health Advisory issued for 4 Tampa beaches

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 5:58pm

Health Advisory issued for 4 Tampa beaches

Tampa, Florida-- Hillsborough County saltwater beach monitoring results revealed traces of enterococci bacteria, resulting in a Health Advisory for four Tampa Beaches:

Ben T. Davis, (North, and South)
Cypress Point, (North, and South)
Davis Island
Simmons Park

According to the Health Department, this should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public.

Samples taken Monday were above threshold for enterococci bacteria, and the beach will be re-sampled Monday, July 2, 2012.

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TPD: Assessing flooding with High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 5:04pm

TPD: Assessing flooding with High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles

Tampa, Florida-- Tampa residents may have seen spotted unusual vehicles driving through the flooded areas throughout Tropical Storm Debby's presence.

According to Tampa Police, the department purchased four High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), used for assessing floods to reopen streets, and searching for damage and stranded motorists.

Police say each vehicle cost the $1,000, though they are valued at $36,000 each.

They were manufactured in 1995 and are capable of traveling through three feet of water.

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Tropical Storm Debby damage continues

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, June 25th, 2012, 7:24pm

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Health Department: Flood waters pose health risk

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, June 25th, 2012, 3:06pm

Health Department: Flood waters pose health risk

Tampa, Florida - The Hillsborough County Health Department warns against swimming or wading through floods left around the Bay area from Tropical Storm Debby,

According to a recent release, skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk, but health hazards are a concern when waters become contaminated.

Flood waters may contain fecal material, associated bacteria, and viruses.

The Hillsborough County Health Department recommends the following precautions to prevent possible illness from flood waters:

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Florida DOH: Alert to private well owners in flooded areas

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, June 25th, 2012, 10:56am

Florida DOH: Alert to private well owners in flooded areas

Bartow, Florida -- The Florida Department of Health is advising private well owners affected by flood waters to take precautions against disease-causing organisms that may make their water unsafe to drink.

DOH recommends one of the following:

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