Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
TAMPA, FL – Tampa residents are stepping up to aid city crews with the hurricane debris clean-up process, as several showed up for a clean-up event hosted by the city this past Saturday.
WFLA said that volunteers spent their time cleaning out homes, removing debris from yards, cutting drywall, and doing other tasks to aid with the recovery process.
Tampa crews have been working around the clock, specifically seven days a week, to try and restore the city back to its original state as part of an initiative from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), which states that cities in Florida must pursue clean up efforts for the first first “90 days or until debris mission is complete.” So help from volunteers, like locals Dmytro Baumann and Lauren Middleton, who have been volunteering for a couple of weekends, have truly streamlined the clean-up procedure.
“It gives us a little bit of purpose and pride to come out here. We don’t do a lot, but the fact that we can do something just meant a lot to us,” Baumann told WFLA.
“It’s a little thing, but it’s getting people kind of moving in the right direction with what they need to move forward,” Middleton said.
The city of Tampa is continuing to offer additional volunteer clean-up opportunities. If anyone is interested, they can continue to check on the city’s website.
As Floridians, we can take pride in our diverse communities coming together to clean up debris left by hurricanes Helene and Milton. However, with any clean-up procedure, the risks of suffering injuries loom. If you or someone you know was injured in a clean-up effort, please consider reaching out to Whittel & Melton, LLC. Our Tampa personal injury lawyer is ready to learn more about your situation and guide you through your next steps and legal options. Set up a free, no-risk consultation today by phone at 866-608-5529 or reach out online.