Hurricane Helene, now with winds at 125 mph, has sent rain, wind and storm surge into Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Officials in Manatee County are set to begin the recovery process Friday morning after Hurricane Helene slammed through the area as a major Category 4 storm. Early reports of damage and flooding have been reported throughout the Bradenton area, including severe flooding on Anna Maria Island, Cortez and along the Manatee River.

After Hurricane Helene passed through the Bradenton area, city officials are urging residents to conserve water Friday and Saturday.

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Manatee County residents and visitors are being kept off Anna Maria Island, Flamingo Cay, and Long Boat Key while officials assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.