Florida Division of Emergency Management has advised, “in many areas it’s unsafe to go out due to flooding and severe weather.”
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| A car stuck as Hurricane Milton batters Florida State. Photo: aljazeera.com |
It said, “search & rescue missions continue in response to #Milton”, and warned residents “do not go out and visit impacted areas”.
Hurricane Milton which made landfall in Florida State on the night of Wednesday 9 October, 2024 wrecked havoc in some parts of the coastal State.
The “extremely powerful” disaster has left more than three (3) million homes and businesses without power.
According to Florida Division of Emergency Management: “As Hurricane #Milton continues to move offshore, remain cautious.
Dangerous tropical storm force winds, flooding & storm surge are impacting the East Coast & Central FL throughout the morning.
Avoid flooded areas at all costs & continue to follow all weather alerts.
In many areas it’s unsafe to go out or return to your home due to flooding & ongoing severe weather.
As search & rescue missions continue in response to #Milton, please don’t go out & visit impacted areas. You’re inhibiting first responders & putting yourself in danger.”
