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We're still healing from this storm and recovering,
Today’s the last day to get ready,
Craig Fugate, a former FEMA director who previously ran the state’s emergency operation division, told AP Fuel continues to arrive in the state of Florida by port and what we're doing to bring it in on the ground. But lines at gas stations have been long. Gas stations are running out quicker than they otherwise would. And that is causing the state of Florida to help assist with the mission to be able to get fuel to the gas stations,
The worst of the life-threatening conditions along the west coast of Florida, in terms of storm surge and destructive winds, will likely be from Wednesday evening into the early morning hours of Thursday,
If you choose to stay … you are going to die,
said Tampa mayor Jane Castor The wrinkle effect is more subtle, but still significant. It indicates that wrinkle patterns are at least partially use-dependent,
said Dr Michael Brecht, co-author of the study Unfortunately every storm we see traffic fatalities because people wait until the last minute to leave,
Florida’s transportation secretary, Jared Perdue, said You’ve got to have patience,
Stephanie Grover-Brock, a Tampa resident in line for gasoline in the nearby Riverview area, said Tuesday When bridges close in advance of a storm making landfall, law enforcement and traffic resources may be present to guide motorists, however, there will be a time when it is no longer safe for personnel (FDOT Crews, Troopers, and Officers) or any physical barriers that close the bridges to be on site,
Residents should take potential bridge closures into account when planning evacuation routes and timing,
the department said in a post on Facebook They’re saying, ‘Get out of here,
said 71-year-old Mark Prompakdee I don’t know why you’re gambling with your life or the life of your loved one, but realize this storm is going to be different,
We will do all we can to assist Florida officials with responding to the health impacts of Hurricane Milton,
Becerra said in a statement When does it become too unsafe to where we have to suspend service?”
They’re on their own, you know,
Sheriff Chad Chronister of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, told “Top Story with Tom Llamas” last night Not only could Tampa Bay not have a massive storm surge, but it could actually go negative, slightly draining like Tampa Bay did with Ian. Not good for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, & Englewood with 10 foot or greater storm surge,
he wrote on X Tuesday evening I think we’ll just hang, you know - tough it out. We got shutters up. The house is all ready. So this is sort of the last piece of the puzzle.”
Martin Oakes, of nearby Apollo Beach, said This is the real deal here with Milton. If you want to take on Mother Nature, she wins 100 percent of the time."
Mayor Jane Castor of Tampa told reporters ahead of the storm Due to adverse weather conditions expected to be caused by Hurricane Milton, a state of emergency has been declared in Florida. Unfortunately, this has impacted Virgin Atlantic’s flying schedule, and services to and from Orlando and Tampa are subject to cancellations and delays."
The airline warned passengers Water is a blessing to have, ... but it is very deadly."