<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=35XMnt_1Go7Cqei00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=35XMnt_1Go7Cqei00" width="800" height="450" >What role did Florida Fish and Wildlife play in Vitalia evacuations?PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla (CBS 12) — A second pump is now operating in Port St. Lucie Vitalia community as crews continue working to remove floodwater from the neighborhood.The St. Lucie County Fire District said Thursday afternoon that the City of Port St. Lucie Public Works Department installed a second 12-inch pump, which became operational at approximately 1 p.m. The two pumps are now moving an estimated 16,000 gallons of water per minute to help reduce flooding in the community. The latest development comes as residents in Vitalia have faced dangerous flooding, with some unable to leave their homes because roads were underwater. Port St. Lucie police and emergency crews have been evacuating residents from the neighborhood. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has also assisted with evacuations, using amp buggies to reach people trapped by floodwaters. According to FWC, approximately 300 people have been evacuated from several flooded areas across St. Lucie County since Tuesday. The flooding has continued several days, with officials warning that the water would take time to recede even after the heaviest rainfall moved through the area. The St. Lucie County Fire District said the city and its partner agencies continue coordinating efforts to address flooding in the affected community.</div></body>

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla (CBS 12) — A second pump is now operating in Port St. Lucie Vitalia community as crews continue working to remove floodwater from the neighborhood. The St. Lucie County Fire District said Thursday afternoon that the City of Port St. Lucie Public Works Department installed a second 12-inch pump, which became operational at approximately 1 p.m.

Second pump deployed for Vitalia community flood response

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla (CBS 12) — A second pump is now operating in Port St. Lucie Vitalia community as crews continue working to remove floodwater from the n

Second pump deployed for Vitalia community flood response

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