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Once power is back on, the zoo plans to conduct more assessments before announcing a reopening date. TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa announced on Friday that it will remain closed for cleanup and recovery after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night. According to a statement from the zoo, it is currently without power and it’s utilizing emergency generators to run the systems needed to maintain animal diets, the manatee critical care center and aquatic habitats.  “All…

Now there is a possibility the shortage could worsen because another key IV fluid manufacturing facility is located along the potential path of Milton. NEW ORLEANS — The effects of Hurricane Helene have limited the country’s access to intravenous (IV) solution due to the temporary shutdown of a facility in North Carolina. Doctors use the solution to hydrate patients and deliver medicine. Doctors worry Hurricane Milton could increase the shortage. “There are sick people in the hospital…

Two training sessions are scheduled this week for those interested in a fast-track course to become a volunteer and be deployed to Florida. SAN ANTONIO — With Hurricane Milton on the verge of invading Florida, the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas is calling on the community to step up and volunteer.  The growing demand for volunteers comes during a time when devastated communities in multiple states are recovering from Hurricane Helene. “We…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, is approaching landfall Wednesday as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers in states which…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a category 3 hurricane, approaches landfall as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers across the states who have…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a category 3 hurricane, approaches landfall as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers across the states who have…