Florida – In Fight to Rebuild after Hurricane Milton Devastation
Let me start with a minor thing that I already mentioned above: Florida will soon be in dire straits, and Hurricane Milton struck the state only to have its impacts compounded by (the fictional) Hurricane Helene. Decades-bad storms had destroyed parts of the coast, injuring millions and leading to fears of more flooding.
Bad Things Happen When Hurricane Milton Hits Land
Siesta Key in Sarasota County experienced Hurricane Milton as a Category 3 hurricane landfall Wednesday night. The storm brought with it:
Gale-force winds and flooding: The high winds did cause considerable damage to homes and infrastructure as wind speeds were clocked at levels that raised concern.
The storm produced 28-foot waves and was the cause of some coastal erosion, as well as flooding.
Tornado Outbreaks: Meanwhile, the hurricane spawned dozens of tornadoes across the state in a separate round of destruction.
The Latest: Ongoing Threats: 1.6M Without Power
As of Saturday morning the historic Hurricane Milton has left 1.6 million homes without power. More than 50,000 linemen are working to address the widespread outages, Gov. Ron DeSantis said as power restoration efforts continue
Flooding Danger Remains — and El Niño May Be Coming, Too
Forecasters caution that the danger is not out of the woods yet and poses an ongoing risk for life-threatening flooding. With the ground already saturated, and rivers well out of their banks in some places, it’s likely that many inundated areas will continue to be submerged for days or weeks.
Environmental Concerns Post-Hurricane
As the state continues to work on its recovery, there are new environment-related challenges:
Pollution Spills: Thousands of gallons of pollution from a phosphate mine operator’s facility drained into Tampa Bay when the storm overwhelmed drains. It’s also worried about water quality and environmental impact on marine animals.
West-Central Florida Hit the Hardest
In west-central Florida, where Hurricane Milton inflicted the most widespread damage, the numbers are even considerable higher. Work to try and gauge the full extent of the damage is continuing, with some locals assisting authorities as they start over.
Closing: Long Recovery Ahead
Florida, hit by two hurricanes back-to-back now faces a long recovery. As power restoration teams labor, the state faces the aftermath of widespread destruction and ongoing flood risks.
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