The City of Bradenton is asking all residents to conserve water, saying storm surge from Hurricane Helene has “severely strained" water treatment systems.

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

Forecasters say the storm could cause flash flooding, downed trees and other serious threats as it passes through Manatee County on Thursday. Submit your photos or videos using this Google Form and tell us about the storm impacts you’re seeing in your area, such as flooding, closed roads and building damage.