TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — First responders across Tampa Bay began rescue efforts following Hurricane Helene’s landfall overnight.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said crews have been busy responding to emergency calls, mainly focused on Davis Island, receiving nearly 200 calls since 2 a.m.

There have been 87 rescues as of 6 a.m., including 47 individuals and eight dogs by boat. Four Jon Boats are currently out to rescue residents. High tide is expected at 11:01 a.m., with low tide expected after 7 p.m., so residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any individual who may be in need of help.

Mayor Castor said that 74,000 locations are still without power and roughly 80 power lines are down. If residents have electricity, the mayor urged them to “pay attention.”

“Don’t go outside to explore,” she added.

Venice

Police and fire crews rescued 30 residents on Thursday.

Tampa

As of 4 a.m., crews in Tampa have conducted 78 evacuation and water rescues.

The first video shows the rescue of a teenage girl left stranded in her flooded vehicle while attempting to drive on Racetrack Road near Lafayette Boulevard.

“I don’t know if I can get it,” she is heard telling deputies while trying to get out of her car and into theirs.

“It’s OK you’re alright,” the deputy told her.

A 97-year-old woman was rescued from her flooded home.

Four people, including a small child, and a dog were rescued from the floodwaters.

Clearwater

Clearwater Fire and Rescue, and police officers, carried and escorted several people from flooded homes overnight.

Hernando Beach

Hernando County Fire Rescue is seen carrying a dog to safety on a partially flooded road.

As of 4 a.m., 13 adults and six pets were rescued, and one person was taken to a nearby hospital, but their condition is unknown.

Officials said 18 people and 12 animals have been rescued as of Friday morning.

Pasco County

As of late Friday morning, 135 residents were rescued west of US-19, officials said. There were 47 roads closed and 31 reports of structure fires as of 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Citrus County

First responders out in boats were rescuing residents trapped in floodwaters. On Friday morning there were up to 85 residents rescued by airboats.