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Tampa to deploy temporary generators at pump stations; generators to be ready June 1, city says
Summary
The City of Tampa's Mobility Department said temporary generators will be available for stormwater pump stations on June 1 after retrofits are completed by May 1, and the city has $11 million set aside for permanent backup generators to be installed within two years.
Tampa officials told residents at a Stormwater 101 virtual town hall that temporary backup generators will be available for stormwater pump stations beginning June 1 as part of preparations for the 2025 storm season. Mobility Director Vic Bede and Mobility Operations Manager Brian Roger said the city is completing retrofits to pump stations so they can accept portable generators and will test hookups in May.
The announcement follows last year's heavy storm season. "We do not prevent all flooding," said Josh Cascio, Communications Coordinator for the City of Tampa Mobility Department. "Tampa will never not flood, but it's our job to do all we can to maximize our systems' functions and make the most impactful improvements possible using the limited resources that we have." The city is emphasizing readiness…
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