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- Severe Thunderstorm Warning For East Pasco, West Polk
- Wind, Showers Heading Toward Shore
- Thunderstorms Unlikely With Front Today
- Hit-And-Run On I-275 In St. Pete
Clean-Up Efforts Continue
News Channel 8
Residents in tornado-ravaged Florida continue the massive cleanup effort. Blue tarps are visible all over the area as residents try and salvage property.
The National Weather Service now confirms three tornadoes are responsible for the massive damage.
20 people died in the pre-dawn storms Friday and as many as 1300 homes and businesses were damaged in the storms.
President Bush declared a state of emergency in Sumter, Lake, Volusia and Seminole counties on Saturday.
Residents impacted by the twisters can now apply for federal aid and loans.
Governor Charlie Crist also visited one of the worst hit areas Lady Lake and offered support local residents.
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