Governor of the State of Florida, Ron DeSantis, said, “so far, at least 25 people have been rescued from this tornado-damaged area in St. Lucie County.”
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| Governor of Florida State, Ron DeSantis. Photo: @GovRonDeSantis |
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida on Wednesday 9 October, 2024, and has claimed five (5).
He said, “the life-saving operations throughout Florida will continue for as long as it takes.”
According to Governor DeSantis: “We visited St. Lucie County to survey the damage from tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton.
We’re grateful for the first responders who staged in the area and were ready to save lives. So far, at least 25 people have been rescued from this tornado-damaged area.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in storm-affected areas throughout Florida. These lifesaving operations will continue for as long as it takes.”
