Largest Evacuation Since 2017 Commences In Florida, Hurricane Milton Rapidly Intensifies– wltreport.com
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The state of Florida has initiated what’s likely the largest evacuation since 2017’s Hurricane Irma as Milton rapidly intensifies into a major storm.
“Florida state officials, along with emergency management, have announced that they are preparing for what could be the largest evacuation since Irma in 2017, as Hurricane Milton is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane. Authorities are warning that this could be a catastrophic event, urging residents to take the situation seriously,” Rawsalerts wrote.
#BREAKING: Florida state officials, along with emergency management, have announced that they are preparing for what could be the largest evacuation since Irma in 2017, as Hurricane Milton is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane. Authorities are warning that… pic.twitter.com/dTNw46Sd2r
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 6, 2024
“Major cities along Florida’s I-4 corridor are included in the forecast track for Milton, including Tampa and Orlando,” FOX Weather reports.
“Florida emergency management officials say the storm will likely lead to evacuations on a scale not seen in Florida since 2017 for Hurricane Irma,” the outlet added.
We’ve decided to stay— there are no flights out and driving North would put us in a potentially bad situation as so many are on the roads evacuating. #pray
“May be the largest evacuation Florida has seen since Hurricane Irma in 2017.” @KevinGuthrieFL (Florida Department of… pic.twitter.com/aIkEjCheS1
— NurseErin (@erin_bsn) October 7, 2024
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