Residents of St. Petersburg, Florida, are being advised to brace for potentially prolonged disruptions to water, sewer, and electric services in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The city's mayor, Ken Welch, issued a warning on Wednesday, stating that sustained hurricane-force winds are likely to cause significant damage to the city's infrastructure.
According to Mayor Welch, power outages may persist for weeks, depending on the extent of the damage incurred. While the city does not currently intend to proactively shut down drinking water services, wastewater facilities may need to be taken offline based on the level of storm surge and resultant damage.
