Along with the yard sale, Belleview has begun additional fundraising efforts including a candy sale at Belleview City Hall and the Belleview Public Works Office.
Two sandbag stations are open daily in Ridge Manor and Brooksville to help residents prepare for potential flooding from the Withlacoochee River.
River levels have exceeded 11 feet and are expected to surpass 13 feet by October 18.
Although the hurricane has passed, the river may continue to rise another few feet before plateauing, according to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
The company expects to have power fully restored by Tuesday, Oct. 15, following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Cedar Key’s Fire Rescue Chief announced that comfort stations are fully operational, key agencies are providing assistance at C & 3rd Streets, and debris removal efforts continue as the community recovers from recent disasters.
The storm brought a front that helped cool down the waters, which has positively affected the fish behavior, leading to what one local angler calls a “fall pattern.”
The town urgently needs support to help them recover and rebuild.
As Florida’s fuel supply stabilizes, drivers can take simple steps to conserve gasoline and make the most of each trip, while waiting for full recovery in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of flooding in area rivers including the St. Johns, Withlacoochee, and Santa Fe.