Florida: A Constant State in Emergency

After enduring a massive blow from Hurricane Helene, Florida will now weather another body blow from Hurricane Milton

Floridians just can't catch a break.

Governor Ron DeSantis gave a dire warning to all Floridians after Hurricane Milton was forecast to hit Florida mid-week

"Florida is preparing for significant impacts from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane on Florida’s west coast by mid-week. Impacts will be felt across the Florida peninsula, as Milton is forecasted to exit Florida’s east coast as a hurricane.

Do not get wedded to the cone. Floridians should prepare now for potential impacts, even if you live outside of the forecast cone. We recommend following all evacuation orders from your local officials."

The storm is currently a Category 1 with 100 mph sustained winds and moving ESE at 8mph.

The forecast has it making landfall in the Tampa Bay area, but the storm could dip just south to cause major problems for Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

Meanwhile, lawmakers are pressing the federal government to move quicker in reimbursing local governments after Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters impacted the country...READ MORE

Ron DeSantis- The Florida National Guard, Florida State Guard, FDOT, and FHP are all hands on deck to supplement local debris removal in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

Additionally, the Division of Emergency Management is coordinating with local emergency management directors to inform them that debris waste and landfill sites have been ordered to remain open 24/7.

Debris removal must be done 24/7, around the clock. This process cannot be a 9 to 5 job, and we expect local governments and their contractors to show up.

FL Division of Emergency Management-10/6: As you enact your emergency plans in preparation for Hurricane #Milton, be cautious of heavy rain & flooded roadways!

Flood watches are in effect across the FL Peninsula, so residents need to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts & never drive in floodwaters.

Rick Scott-MILTON RESPONSE UPDATE: Led a letter with @SenMarcoRubio urging @POTUS to immediately approve Florida’s request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration for 51 Florida counties as Hurricane #Milton is forecast to become a major hurricane and bring severe weather and flooding to communities throughout Florida.

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The Juice is squeezed by Javier Manjarres, Liv Caputo,  and Daniel Molina