{"id":111873,"date":"2024-10-08T18:39:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=111873"},"modified":"2024-10-08T18:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:39:46","slug":"hurricane-milton-florida-urges-evacuations-as-massive-storm-surge-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=111873","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Milton: Florida urges evacuations as massive storm surge expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast braced Tuesday for the impact of <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/milton-florida-hurricane-d40b1e47fd78844bf1ed528bab5099f1\">Hurricane Milton\u2019s<\/a><\/span> winds and expected massive storm surge, which could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene\u2019s devastation 12 days ago and still recovering from Ian\u2019s wrath two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Almost the entirety of Florida\u2019s west coast was under a hurricane warning early Tuesday as the storm and its 155 mph (250 kph) winds crept toward the state at 12 mph (19 kph), sucking energy from <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/warm-oceans-power-hurricane-francine-fall-storms-4275705d4e014b975d6c0ca6250fef3e\">the Gulf of Mexico\u2019s warm water<\/a><\/span>. The strongest Atlantic hurricane on record is 1980\u2019s Allen, which reached wind speeds of 190 mph (306 kph) as it moved through the Caribbean and Gulf before striking Texas and Mexico.<\/p>\n<div class=\"HTMLModuleEnhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"HTMLModuleEnhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"HTMLModuleEnhancement-embed\">\n<div class=\"HtmlModule\" data-module-tracksubscribe=\"\" data-gtm-topic=\"No Value\">\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"html-embed-module-df0000\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/interactives.ap.org\/hurricane-tracker\/?lat=28&amp;lon=-81&amp;zoom=5&amp;apnews=true\" class=\"ap-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"655px\" style=\"border: 1px solid #eee;\"><br \/>\n <!-- The following message will be displayed to users with unsupported browsers: --><br \/>\n Your browser does not support the <code>iframe<\/code> HTML tag.<br \/>\n Try viewing this in a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer 9 or later.<br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Milton was downgraded early Tuesday to a Category 4 hurricane, but forecasters said it still posed \u201c <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-milton-florida-prepare-category-5-2ca460c303d990da41f89394cec55bd2\">an extremely serious threat to Florida<\/a><\/span>.\u201d Milton had intensified quickly Monday, <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-milton-helene-florida-557c5c512135e0a8661b298e45e17c92\">becoming a Category 5 storm at midday<\/a><\/span> with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 kph) before being downgraded.<\/p>\n<p>Milton\u2019s center could come ashore Wednesday in <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-milton-tampa-bay-ace324900762a0e3c385830f3cf1479b\">the Tampa Bay region<\/a><\/span>, which has not endured a direct hit by a major hurricane in more than a century. Scientists expect the system to weaken slightly before landfall, though it could retain hurricane strength as it churns across central Florida toward the Atlantic Ocean. That would largely spare other <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-helene-fema-826effecab238ff0acf0556ad64b0df2\">states ravaged by Helene<\/a><\/span>, which killed at least 230 people on its path from Florida to <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-helene-erwin-tennessee-mexican-immigrants-ac2e20a0293f660b3db9e38af16821f7\">the Appalachian Mountains<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay has not been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921, and authorities fear luck is about to run out for the region and its 3.3 million residents. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida, and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said 7,000 federal workers were mobilized to help in one of the largest mobilizations of federal personnel in history.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the real deal here with Milton,\u201d Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told a Monday news conference. \u201cIf you want to take on Mother Nature, she wins 100% of the time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Tampa Bay area is still rebounding from <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-helene-florida-storm-surge-0284042dade78e04e453ad821e6e15c3\">Helene and its powerful surge<\/a><\/span> \u2014 a wall of water up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) it created even though its eye was 100 miles (160 kilometers) offshore. Twelve people died there, with the worst damage along a string of barrier islands from St. Petersburg to Clearwater.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Infobox\" data-module=\"\" data-gtm-region=\"Preparing for a hurricane Jaime Hernandez, the emergency management director for Hollywood, on Florida\u2019s Atlantic Coast, says his team encourages people to do three key things: make a plan, have an emergency kit and stay informed. Preparing for a hurricane also includes getting supplies in advance, including nonperishable foods and water in case power is lost and supplies are low in the community. Preparedness also includes ensuring all medical items and medications are ready in case people are unable to leave their homes. Emergency kit necessities The rule of thumb is to have 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water per day per person for about seven days, Hernandez says. It\u2019s also a good idea to have cash on hand since ATMs may not be working. Evacuating ahead of a storm Officials advise residents listen to their local emergency management officials, who will have the most updated information about evacuation zones. These excerpts were originally published on July 2, 2024, in Hurricane season 2024 is here. Here\u2019s how to stay prepared.\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Infobox-items RichTextBody\">\n<p><b>Preparing for a hurricane<\/b><br \/>Jaime Hernandez, the emergency management director for Hollywood, on Florida\u2019s Atlantic Coast, says his team encourages people to do three key things: make a plan, have an emergency kit and stay informed.<\/p>\n<p>Preparing for a hurricane also includes getting supplies in advance, including nonperishable foods and water in case power is lost and supplies are low in the community. Preparedness also includes ensuring all medical items and medications are ready in case people are unable to leave their homes.<\/p>\n<p><b>Emergency kit necessities<\/b><br \/>The rule of thumb is to have 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water per day per person for about seven days, Hernandez says. It\u2019s also a good idea to have cash on hand since ATMs may not be working.<\/p>\n<p><b>Evacuating ahead of a storm<\/b><br \/>Officials advise residents listen to their local emergency management officials, who will have the most updated information about evacuation zones.<\/p>\n<p><i>These excerpts were originally published on July 2, 2024, in <\/i><span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-season-how-to-prepare-f59e4b1d693bbfaf99ca900ee9018f51\"><i>Hurricane season 2024 is here. Here\u2019s how to stay prepared<\/i><\/a><\/span><i>. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Forecasters warned that Milton could bring a possible 8- to 12-foot (2.4- to 3.6-meter) storm surge, leading to evacuation orders being issued for beach communities all along the Gulf coast. In Florida, that means anyone who stays is on their own and first responders are not expected to risk their lives to rescue them at the height of the storm.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hurricane-helene-emergency-warnings-94a5762dc540dc79bb89cf33d358dc30\">Stragglers were a problem during Helene<\/a><\/span> and 2022\u2019s Ian. Many residents failed to heed ample warnings, saying they evacuated during previous storms only to have major surges not materialize. But there was evidence Monday that people were getting out before Milton arrives. <\/p>\n<p>A steady stream of vehicles headed north toward the Florida Panhandle on Interstate 75, the main highway on the west side of the peninsula, as residents heeded evacuation orders. Traffic clogged the southbound lanes of the highway for miles as other residents headed for the relative safety of Fort Lauderdale and Miami on the other side of the state.<\/p>\n<p>About 150 miles (240 kilometers) south of Tampa, Fort Myers Beach was nearly a ghost town by Monday afternoon as an evacuation order took effect. Ian devastated the 5,000-resident community two years ago, its 15-foot (4.5-meter) storm surge destroying or severely damaging 400 homes and businesses. Fourteen people died there as they tried to ride out the storm, and dozens had to be rescued.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-780000\"\/><\/p>\n<picture data-crop=\"imgEn-medium-nocrop\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/1e061b1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5079x3386+0+0\/resize\/800x533!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Feb%2Fe5%2Fde3b70c712f718971f8877f7e88c%2F32c7c2d1023d492e86ebf8b2733027d3 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/e8c4c53\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/5079x3386+0+0\/resize\/1600x1066!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Feb%2Fe5%2Fde3b70c712f718971f8877f7e88c%2F32c7c2d1023d492e86ebf8b2733027d3 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 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(AP Photo\/Martin Zetina)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/bsp-read-more><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>On Monday, the few residents who could be found were racing against the clock to safeguard their buildings and belongings. None said they were staying.<\/p>\n<p>The signs of Ian\u2019s devastation remain visible everywhere. Rebuilt homes stand next to others in various states of construction. There are numerous vacant lots, which were once rare. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis whole street used to be filled out with houses,\u201d said Mike Sandell, owner of Pool-Rific Services. His workers were removing and storing pumps and heaters Monday from his clients\u2019 pools so they wouldn\u2019t get destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>Home construction supplies like bricks, piping and even workers\u2019 outhouses lined the streets, potential projectiles that could do further damage if a surge hits. <\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\">\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-e70000\"\/><\/p>\n<picture data-crop=\"imgEn-medium-nocrop\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/50816aa\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/3500x2333+0+0\/resize\/800x533!\/format\/webp\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F16%2Fd7%2F90424d2eb4f5bbb1601c925b3ee9%2F8c970a80d02d4e17b9dd40911f1f8c23 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Hurricane Helene in preparation for Hurricane Milton on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla. (AP Photo\/Mike Carlson)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/bsp-read-more><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At the beach Monday afternoon, workers busily emptied the triple-wide trailer that houses The Goodz, a combined hardware, convenience, fishing supply, ice cream and beach goods store. Owner Graham Belger said he moved his \u201cYour Island Everything Store\u201d into the trailer after Ian destroyed his permanent building across the street.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll rebuild, but it is going to be bad,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby, Don Girard and his son Dominic worked to batten down the family\u2019s three-story combination rental and vacation home that\u2019s about 100 feet (30.5 meters) from the water. Its first-floor garage and entranceway were flooded by Helene last month, Hurricane Debby in August, and a tide brought by a recent supermoon.<\/p>\n<p>Ian was by far the worst. Its waves crashed into the 14-year-old home\u2019s second floor, destroying the flooring. Girard repaired the damage, and his aqua-blue and white home stands in contrast to the older, single-story house across the street. It was submerged by Ian, never repaired and remains vacant. Its once-off-white walls are now tinged with brown. Plywood covers the holes that once contained windows and doors.<\/p>\n<p>Girard, who owns a banner and flag company in Texas, said that while his feelings about owning his home are mostly positive, they are becoming mixed. He said every December, his extended family gathers there for the holidays. At that time of year, temperatures in southwest Florida are usually in the 70s (low 20s Celsius) with little rain or humidity. The area and its beaches fill with tourists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Christmas, there is no better place in the world,\u201d Girard said.<\/p>\n<p>But flooding from Ian, the other storms and now Milton is leaving him frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been difficult, I\u2019m not going to lie to you,\u201d Girard said. \u201cThe last couple years have been pretty bad.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>___<\/h2>\n<p>Daley reported from Tampa. 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