Florida officials bracing for largest evacuation since 2017's Hurricane Irma.
Florida officials bracing for largest evacuation since 2017's Hurricane Irma.Monday, October 7, 2024 9:24AMis intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, reaching speeds of 85 mph on Sunday night as a Category 1 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The governor said Milton is expected to be a "major hurricane when it makes landfall." He predicted that the storm surge could be more devastating than what occurred when DeSantis said crews, including 800 members of the state National Guard, are working to clear tons of debris left by Helene. He said he ordered landfills to remain open 24 hours a day to expedite the cleanup in advance of Milton's arrival.
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