As Hurricane Milton intensifies with winds of 180 mph, Florida is bracing itself for the impact of the Category 5 storm. The Gulf Coast, still reeling from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, is now faced with the daunting task of preparing for another powerful hurricane.
Several counties in Florida have issued mandatory evacuation orders as authorities urge residents to seek safe shelter before Milton makes landfall. Emergency crews are working tirelessly to clear debris left behind by Helene in an effort to mitigate the potential damage from Milton.
Meanwhile, in western North Carolina, recovery efforts continue following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Eleven days after the storm, thousands of residents are still without running water as the region struggles to rebuild and recover from the flooding.
NBC News correspondents Tom Llamas and Antonia Hylton are on the ground following the preparations in Florida and the recovery efforts in North Carolina. Stay tuned for updates as these communities work to weather the impact of these powerful hurricanes.
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