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The Volusia county sheriff, Michael Chitwood, said three people died in his county, and police in St Petersburg confirmed two storm-related deaths there.
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Parts of Sarasota, Fort Myers, Venice and other Gulf coast cities were inundated by up to 10ft (3 metres) of storm surge while tornadoes wrecked buildings, including a sheriff’s department facility, the skies turned purple and winds as high as 120mph (193km/h) turned cars, trees and debris into projectiles.
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“Our hearts break for the Floridians who have lost so much,” Alejandro Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary, said in an afternoon briefing from the White House.
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Rescue operations were still under way into Thursday afternoon, the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, said at a press briefing. Authorities had already rescued at least 340 people and 49 pets, DeSantis said, including a 14-year-old boy found floating in flood waters on a piece of fence.
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A US Coast Guard crew rescued a man who was clinging to an ice chest in the Gulf of Mexico, about 30 miles (50km) off the coast, after his boat broke down before Milton made landfall.
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#Breaking An @USCG Air Station Miami 65 helicopter crew rescued a man clinging to a cooler approximately 30 mi. off Longboat Key.
The man was taken to Tampa General Hospital for medical care.
Sector St. Pete lost communications w/ the man at approx. 6:45 p.m., Wed. #SAR pic.twitter.com/64wSHuRAeH
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In Tampa, 135 people were rescued from an assisted living facility. The city’s police department also released video of officers rescuing multiple children from a house that was partially destroyed by a fallen tree.
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You can read the full report by Richard Luscombe in Miami and Edward Helmore, here:
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Florida residents are continuing to repair the damage from Hurricane Milton and figure out what to do next after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.
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There are conflicting reports about the number of deaths as a result of Hurricane Milton but US media reported between 11 and 16 dead with that total expected to grow. CBS News said on Thursday evening that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement had confirmed to the publication that eight counties had reported 16 storm-related deaths to their agency.
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Arriving just two weeks after the devastating Hurricane Helene, the system knocked out power to more than 3 million customers, flooded barrier islands, tore the roof off the Tampa Bay Rays’ baseball stadium and toppled a construction crane.
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Many expressed relief that Hurricane Milton was not worse, reports the Associated Press (AP). The hurricane spared densely populated Tampa a direct hit, and the lethal storm surge that scientists feared never materialized.
\n The AP reports that a flood of vehicles headed south on Thursday evening on Interstate 75, the main highway that runs through the middle of the state, as relief workers and evacuated residents headed toward the aftermath. At times, some cars even drove on the left shoulder of the road. Bucket trucks and fuel tankers streamed by, along with portable bathroom trailers and a convoy of emergency vehicles, reports the AP.
\n As residents raced back to find out whether their homes were destroyed or spared, finding gas was still a challenge. Fuel stations were still closed as far away as Ocala, more than a two and a half hour drive north of where the storm made landfall as a category 3 storm near Siesta Key in Sarasota county on Wednesday night.
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Orlando International airport, the state’s busiest, said departures for domestic flights and international flights would resume Friday, after resuming domestic arrivals Thursday evening. The airport had minor damage, including a few leaks and downed trees.
\n Florida theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen on Friday after an assessment of the effects of the storm.
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hurricane miltona Category 3 storm that hit many areas. floridanot only residents but also vulnerable animals already in shelters are being evacuated.
Shelters within the state, especially West Coast cities such as tampa, Sarasota and others had to scramble to figure out where to relocate their animals ahead of this week's storms. Fortunately, rescue shelters in other parts of the country are also joining in the effort to help people in the South.
Sharon HawaEmergency Services Manager best friendA coalition of thousands of public and private shelters and rescue organizations said the need for animal adoption and foster care is now “urgent.”
“We can create more space for more animals to come, because we don't know what the situation is now on the ground and the shelters where these animals came from still remain. “We don't know if it's still there or if it's going to continue to operate,” she said.
By plane or van, Best Friends has transported nearly 200 animals through Milton's hard-hit areas, and in the last month. hurricane helento a more accommodating shelter further north. new york and Massachusetts – But it is not an easy endeavor.
“All animals must have veterinary permission to travel, so they must be healthy and in good condition to avoid encountering any medical complications during the journey,” Hawa said. .
“I salute all the local evacuation staff, because they have to deal with so much every day, and when a large-scale disaster like this occurs, especially those who are not working in the main facilities. It certainly makes their job even more difficult if they have to work in a shelter.”
Tulal Ahmedzadeh, Lucy Swan, Anna Betts The Guardian's visual staff have created a visual guide to explain the damage. Hurricane Milton. You can explore graphics, videos and analysis here.
Death toll expected to rise as Florida begins assessing Hurricane Milton damage
Richard Luscombe
Five deaths occurred in senior living communities St. Lucie County was struck by a tornado that occurred in Miltonthe outer band, authorities said. The tornado occurred before the hurricane made landfall nearby. Sarasota Wednesday night on Florida's west coast.
of Volusia county sheriff, michael chitwoodthree people died in his county, police said. st petersburg There, two storm-related deaths were confirmed.
Part of Sarasota fort myers, venice others Gulf Coast The city was flooded by up to 10 feet (3 meters) of storm surge, tornadoes destroyed buildings including a Sheriff's Office facility, the sky turned purple and winds of up to 120 mph (193 kph) destroyed cars, trees and debris. turned into a flying object.
“Our hearts break for the Floridians who have lost so much.” Alejandro Mayorkasthe Secretary of Homeland Security said at an afternoon briefing. white house.
Florida's governor said rescue efforts were continuing as of Thursday afternoon. Ron DeSantishe said at a press conference. DeSantis said authorities have already rescued at least 340 people and 49 pets, including a 14-year-old boy found floating over a fence in the floodwaters. That's what it means.
a us coast guard Crews rescued a man who was clinging to an ice chest. gulf of mexicoIt happened about 30 miles (50 km) offshore from the coast after Milton's boat broke down before he made landfall.
#resting Ann @USCG A helicopter crew from Air Base Miami 65 rescued the man clinging to a cooler about 30 miles. Remove the long boat key.
The man was taken to Tampa General Hospital for treatment.
Sector St. Pete lost contact with the men in about 20 minutes. Wednesday 6:45pm #SAR pic.twitter.com/64wSHuRAeH
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) October 10, 2024
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#resting Ann @USCG A helicopter crew from Air Base Miami 65 rescued the man clinging to a cooler about 30 miles. Remove the long boat key.
The man was taken to Tampa General Hospital for treatment.
Sector St. Pete lost contact with the men in about 20 minutes. Wednesday 6:45pm #SAR pic.twitter.com/64wSHuRAeH
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) October 10, 2024
in tampa135 people were rescued from nursing homes. The city police also released a video of the officer. rescue multiple children From a house that was partially destroyed by a fallen tree.
The full report can be read by Richard Luscombe in miami and edward helmorehere:
hurricane milton thwarted Simon Fosterhis wife and their two children are scheduled to return. Scotland as scheduled Wednesday evening, the Associated Press reported. Forster and his family spent two more days of their two-week holiday in the bustling city. international drive in orlandoTourist district on Thursday.
It looks like hurricanes will strike from 2022 onwards. hurricane ian prevented them from returning to Scotland after another holiday in Orlando. “Two more days here and it could be a much worse place,” he told The Associated Press.
natasha shannon and her husband, terryjust felt lucky to be alive. Hurricane Milton ripped off the tin roof of my neighbor's cinderblock home a few blocks north. manatee riverApproximately 45 minutes by car south of tampa.
On Wednesday night, as the storm rolled in, she urged him to leave after he resisted evacuating the three-bedroom home where he grew up. The couple lived there with their three children and two grandchildren. She believes the decision saved their lives, the Associated Press reported.
When they returned, they found the roof of the house strewn with sheets across the street, and the wooden beams that had been the ceiling exposed to the sky. Inside, fiberglass insulation was sagging, belongings were soaked in the rain, and chunks of shattered drywall were scattered about.
“It wasn't much, but it was ours. The little we had was gone,” she said. “It's gone.”
With shelter no longer available and hotel rooms unaffordable, they plan to flock to Terry Shannon's mother's home for now. I don't know after that.
“I don't have an answer,” Natasha Shannon told The Associated Press. “What is my next move? What am I going to do?
Millions without power in Florida, residents weigh Milton costs
florida Residents are continuing to repair the damage. hurricane milton And figure out what to do next after a storm hits coastal areas, tearing apart homes, flooding roads, and setting off a barrage of deadly tornadoes.
There are conflicting reports on the death toll from Hurricane Milton, with US media reporting between 11 and 16 people, with the death toll expected to rise further. CBS News he said Thursday night. Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirmed to the magazine that eight counties have reported to authorities 16 deaths from the storm.
Arrived just two weeks after catastrophic damage hurricane helenthe system lost power to more than 3 million customers, barrier islands were flooded, and roofs were ripped off. tampa bay rays stadium He then tipped over a construction crane.
Many expressed relief that Hurricane Milton's damage was not as bad, the Associated Press reported. The hurricane escaped the overcrowding. tampa The deadly storm surge that scientists had feared did not materialize.
The Associated Press reported Thursday evening that a flood of vehicles heading south occurred. Interstate 75on a major highway through the center of the state, as relief workers and evacuated residents head into the aftermath. At times, some cars were driving on the left shoulder of the road. Bucket trucks and fuel tankers streamed in, along with portable toilet trailers and a convoy of emergency vehicles, the Associated Press reported.
Residents rushed back to see if their homes had been destroyed or if they had survived the damage, but finding gasoline remained difficult. Gas stations far away remained closed. Ocalamore than a two-and-a-half hour drive north of where the storm made landfall as a Category 3 storm. siesta key in sarasota county on Wednesday night.
orlando international airportThe state, the busiest of the states, said domestic and international departures would resume on Friday after restarting domestic arrivals on Thursday night. The airport suffered minor damage, including some leaks and fallen trees.
florida theme parks walt disney world, universal orlando and sea world It was scheduled to reopen Friday after assessing the effects of the storm.
