Manatee County says its preparing now for bad weather

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The low pressure system affecting the Suncoast Tuesday afternoon has prompted Manatee County to issue a flood watch.

The Public Safety Department says equipment including water pumps and rescue vehicles are in place if the incoming storm takes a turn for the worse.

“We’ve taken a lot of steps for preparedness this year. This is gonna be a rainmaker,” said Manatee County Public Safety Director Jodie Fiske…

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