Hurricane Milton evacuations in Florida: What to pack ahead of the storm
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Evacuations for Hurricane Milton have been ordered in Florida for counties on the West Coast. Here's what evacuees should be gathering and packing ahead of the storm.
4pm CDT Oct 7th Key Messages for Category 5 #Hurricane #Milton: Hurricane Warnings & Storm Surge Warnings in effect for parts of W coast of Florida Peninsula. This is an extremely life-threatening situation. Please follow advice by local officials & evacuate if told so.… pic.twitter.com/E5BwcSi1aL As of this morning, Hurricane Milton is still a major Category 4 hurricane. While some weakening is possible before landfall, we expect Milton to be a strong and extremely dangerous storm when it reaches the west Florida tomorrow night or early Thursday morning.Heed all… pic.twitter.com/80Mch7NPvL If you’re evacuating, especially if due to flooding risk, we recommend turning off your electricity at the main breaker. This helps protect your electrical system, ensures personal safety and speeds up restoration efforts when it’s safe to return. For more storm safety tips,… pic.twitter.com/ebuuPFNlNY
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns that Milton poses an "extremely serious threat" to Florida with life-threatening impacts.