Florida evacuations expected ahead of Hurricane Milton. See interactive map, traffic cameras
Several schools, colleges and universities have announced they'll be closed in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says there’s still much uncertainty about Hurricane Milton, but the state is preparing to open highway shoulders for mass evacuations to come.
Florida Map Shows Flash Flood Risks Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Flooding amid storm surges and heavy rains is a key concern when any hurricane strikes, but Florida is now particularly vulnerable. Protective sand dunes washed away by Hurricane Helene mean that there are fewer defenses than before, while the ground is already saturated in some areas.
Photos from Florida as the state prepares for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, communities prepare for destructive storm surge and damaging winds.
Florida power outage map: Track where power is out as Hurricane Milton approaches landfall
Utility providers were preparing for over a million power outages when Hurricane Milton hits Florida, which comes as the state is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. More than 25,000 outages had already been reported in Florida by 1:15 p.
Hurricane Milton: Public Health Emergency Declared for Florida
"We will do all we can to assist Florida officials with responding to the health impacts of Hurricane Milton," HHS secretary Xavier Becerra said.
Live updates: Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida with dangerous storm surge
The Category 4 storm prompted what could be Florida’s largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017, and officials say the time to prepare is running out.
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Live updates: Hurricane Milton advances on Florida as the wait for impacts, landfall begins
Time of landfall for Hurricane Milton, which regained Category 5 strength with winds of 160 mph, is also a question. Forecasters are hedging the timing, placing it between sometime Wednesday night and early Thursday.
Time to Evacuate Is Running Out as Hurricane Milton Closes in on Florida
Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving.
DeSantis declares state of emergency for 51 Florida counties ahead of Milton
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 35 counties in ...
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51 Florida counties under state of emergency as Hurricane Milton approaches Gulf Coast
Ron DeSantis to issue a state of emergency for 51 counties. The state of emergency is in effect for all of the counties in the WPTV viewing area: Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River ...
Interactive Map | Find your county's emergency management services
If you or a loved one needs to contact emergency services, you can use this interactive map to search for your county. Click ...
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Ohio governor declares state of emergency in four southern counties
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in four southern Ohio counties following storms from remnants of Helene.DeWine declared a state of emergency for Lawrence, Jackson ...
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State of emergency declared in 4 Ohio counties
Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in four Ohio counties after severe weather caused high winds, flooding, and power outages. “This declaration of a state of emergency will ...
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Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency in Marion, 34 other counties as Milton approaches
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in Marion and 34 other Florida counties ahead of Hurricane Milton, which could bring Category 3 winds and surge, or worse, to the Florida ...
Georgia state of emergency extended, gas tax suspended amid Helene recovery
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state's emergency status on Tuesday in response to the ongoing impacts of Hurricane ...
State of California Sues Hospital for Denying Abortion, Allegedly Offering 'Bucket and Towels'
A pregnant woman hemorrhaged at 15 weeks and was denied emergency care. Now the state of California is suing Providence St.
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N.C. State Board of Elections passes emergency measures to help voters impacted by Hurricane Helene
North Carolina State Board of Elections approves emergency measures to ensure voting rights for those affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Kemp Issues State of Emergency
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton. Billions in Medicare Advantage overpayments ...