Central Florida crews respond to areas flooded by Hurricane Debby

ORLANDO, Fla. — First responders from Central Florida are working across the state to help people impacted by Tropical Storm Debby.

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Members of “Task Force 4″ are performing search and rescue operations in Sarasota County.

Task Force 4 includes first responders from around our area, including Orlando, Seminole County, Osceola County, Kissimmee, and Clermont.

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The group shared images of flooding and other damage in the Steinhatchee on Monday afternoon.

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Hurricane Debby CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: Christy Hatcher checks on her neighborhood as high winds, rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby inundate the area on August 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Hurricane Debby brings rain storms and high winds along Florida’s Big Bend area. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Debby came ashore Monday morning near Steinhatchee as a Cat. 1 hurricane.

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Task Force 4 says it plans to continue operations Tuesday morning.

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