Florida Prepares for Major Evacuation as Hurricane Milton Approaches
The state braces for potentially catastrophic impacts with Milton expected to hit midweek, intensifying concerns following Hurricane Helene's devastation.
- Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 1 storm, is forecasted to strengthen significantly before making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast by Wednesday.
- Florida is executing its largest evacuation since 2017, with over 500,000 people ordered to leave low-lying areas in anticipation of life-threatening storm surges and damaging winds.
- Governor Ron DeSantis has mobilized National Guard troops and state resources to clear debris left by Hurricane Helene, which recently devastated parts of the state.
- Emergency services are urging residents to heed evacuation orders, as significant flooding is expected, particularly in areas already affected by previous hurricanes.
- Federal and state agencies are on high alert, with FEMA poised to address the compounded challenges posed by consecutive hurricanes in the region.
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