ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County officials said Tuesday that emergency crews had handled 120 high-water rescues and water-related calls as they responded to widespread flooding after historic rainfall.
The St. Lucie County Fire District received 518 calls for service during a 36-hour period, Interim Fire Chief Paul Langel said at a county briefing. The county’s public safety director, Ron Guerrero, said officials estimated rainfall totals of 12 to 16 inches, with higher amounts in some areas.
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