More than A Million people have been ordered to evacuate floridas West Coast ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton. Its currently a category five storm, packing ferocious winds of up to 270 kilometres an hour. Forecasters say the storm is expected to make landfall in the next day, and that it has the potential to be one of the most destructive ever recorded in the region. The storm follows less than two weeks after another devastating hurricane, helene. Meteorologists say the damage done by the recent hurricane could leave the area more vulnerable to this far larger storm, as Sand Dunes have been blown away, and debris could act as projectiles. Steve knibbs has the latest a siren on the streets of Redington Shores in florida. Debris still piled up the Storm Helen two weeks ago now people told they have to leave again. Mandatory Evacuation Orders in place for 6 Million people as Hurricane Milton coaches many going to safety is authorities warm Storm Surges could be up to 15 feet. Wit
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The evacuation process. It wasnt easy, first Off. There was a lot Of different variables, a lot Of different factors that came into that decision. One Of them was financial. Really dont know if we can come back or not. You know, if the Storm Hits really bad, you know, our area might be fine, but the pathway back down the home might not be. And to risk not having that cheque every week that we, you know, depend on, could just be a major issue down the line as well. Some people would think that maybe thats just the wrong way Of thinking, but its really hard to leave everything behind, pack everything up, take, you know, yourfamily, your friends, animals and just trying to, you know, go wherever is safe. On top Of that, if we were to have left, we would have needed to go two or three days ago, according to many Of the people reporting the storm. I know the governor has said different things and other Officials have said, you know, youre still safe to go. But there was also reports, you kn
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With just hours to go until Hurricane Milton makes landfall in florida, millions of people are rushing to leave their homes. Its currently a category five hurricane , the highest possible classification with ferocious winds of up to 270 kilometres an hour. Forecasters say Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall within the coming hours, and has the potential to be one of the most destructive recorded in the region. President biden says President Biden says getting out was a matter getting out was a matter of life and death. Of life and death. Millions of people have been millions of people have been told to leave there homes. Told to leave there homes. Its less than two weeks its less than two weeks since another powerful since another powerful hurricane hit the state. Hurricane hit the state. These are live pictures these are live pictures from florida which as you can from florida which as you can see if already being battered see if already being battered by strong winds and he