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Residents of the US state of Florida, recovering from Hurricane Milton, spent most of their time searching for fuel, with lines of cars stretching in front of gas stations in light of the state’s severe shortage.
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The Associated Press reported that dozens of cars lined up in the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, for hours in front of stations that ran out of fuel, expecting it to arrive soon, indicating that there was no other solution but stay until they got fuel.
State Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters that the state has three fuel distribution sites open, and plans to open more.
The fuel shortage comes at a time when residents who fled hundreds of miles to escape Hurricane Milton have begun to gradually return to their homes, as highways became congested and demand for the substance increased to large, which created a crisis at gas stations.
Hurricane Milton hit the US state of Florida last Wednesday, causing widespread destruction and significant human and material damage.
The hurricane was described as one of the most intense hurricanes the state has seen in recent years, as it was classified as a Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale and its speed reached more than 150 miles per hour, which destruction ensued. many cities and critical infrastructure, and cities located on the west coast saw… Strong winds and heavy rain, as frightened residents sought safe refuge.
According to initial reports issued by local authorities, the number of victims so far has reached 55 people, with the possibility that this number will increase as rescue operations continue.
Reports also indicated that around 120 injured people were taken to hospitals for treatment, many of them in critical conditions. More than 500,000 people were displaced from their homes in search of shelter, and were accommodated in temporary emergency centres.
Critical facilities such as hospitals and schools were also severely damaged, along with the destruction of shops.
The local authorities reported that the reconstruction process could take a long time, extending to years in the most affected areas.
Source: AB + RT