DeSantis: Florida Deploys Record Resources as Hurricane Milton Nears Gulf Coast, Threatening Major Damage

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    FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record level of resources deployments in preparation for Hurricane Milton’s impending landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast. At a Tallahassee news conference, DeSantis emphasized that the state expects the storm to cause extensive damage.

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    The following resources have been mobilized across Florida:

    • Over 1 million gallons of gasoline delivered statewide, with additional reserves ready for post-storm needs.
    • 50,000+ linemen stationed for power restoration.
    • Debris removal totaling 55,000 cubic yards completed on Barrier Islands in key counties.
    • Generators provided to emergency shelters.
    • Starlink internet activated throughout the state.
    • The Department of Transportation positioned 156 bridge inspectors, 1,500 pieces of equipment, and personnel to address infrastructure repairs.
    • Law enforcement bolstered by 500 officers from other states, with 2,000 Florida Highway Patrol troopers on duty.
    • 26 search-and-rescue teams, 6,000 Florida National Guardsmen, and nearly 200 State Guard soldiers with rescue capabilities deployed.
    • Over 11,000 feet of flood barriers erected around critical infrastructure.

    The measures reflect Florida’s commitment to rapid response and recovery as Milton approaches.

     

    <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-media-max-width=”560″><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Staging Site and Provides Update #8 on Hurricane Milton <a href=”https://t.co/Aq6DZc9rjv”>https://t.co/Aq6DZc9rjv</a></p>&mdash; Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) <a href=”https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/1844061797579620378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>

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    Mr. Met
    Mr. Met
    28 days ago

    10 Comments AND 9 DELETED!
    LOL

    DumDems
    DumDems
    28 days ago

    Can’t Biden and guterres negotiate a ceasefire with Milton?