Hurricane Milton's Path of Destruction in Florida: Evacuations and Tornadoes Minimize Fatalities

Despite severe damage and power outages, early warnings and evacuations helped save many lives as the storm hit the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm, causing significant damage across Florida but resulting in a surprisingly low death toll due to effective evacuations.
The storm spawned numerous tornadoes, particularly affecting areas far from the initial landfall, leading to additional fatalities and destruction.
Over 1 million residents remain without power as recovery efforts are underway, with extensive flooding complicating the situation.
Officials are warning residents about potential scams and frauds in the aftermath, urging caution when dealing with contractors and relief offers.
The IRS has extended tax relief deadlines for those impacted by Milton, providing additional time for affected individuals and businesses to file their returns.