Hurricane Milton has made a devastating impact on Florida, leaving millions of residents without power as it made landfall after mandatory evacuation orders were issued for 5.9 million people. The storm hit Tampa with its northern wall as the eye touched down near Siesta Key, causing tornadoes to rip through the state’s Atlantic coast. Tragically, some residents of a retirement home near Fort Pierce lost their lives due to the destructive force of the storm.
Although Milton was downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 1, storm surges are still posing a significant threat of “catastrophic” flash-flooding. This comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in Florida and other states, leaving communities struggling to recover from the damage.
As Floridians brace themselves for the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, emergency response teams are working tirelessly to assist those impacted by the storm. The resilience of the affected communities will be tested as they begin the long process of rebuilding and recovery.
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