Associated Press reports that according to forecasts, the hurricane is moving towards the large population centers of Tampa and Orlando, so it is possible that the biggest evacuation of residents in the last seven years will be announced.
Warnings about the threat of a new hurricane have been issued 10 days after a tornado devastated several states in the southeastern United States Helenwhich became the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland United States since the 2005 hurricane Catherine. Helena at least 225 people have lost their lives due to this, and several hundred more have been registered as missing, the BBC reports.
In 2017, about seven million Florida residents were told to evacuate as a hurricane approached the peninsula Irma. That’s when the evacuation process turned into a huge mess. On the highways, traffic stopped in traffic jams, after gas stations where it was still available, you had to wait in long queues for hours. Many expressed their indignation in interviews with the media at the time and said that next time they would not follow evacuation orders and risk staying at home.
Florida Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie said at a press briefing Sunday that learning from past experiences, Florida has stockpiled emergency fuel that can be used to refuel cars and operate electric vehicle charging stations along evacuation routes. Places where evacuated residents could potentially be accommodated have also been identified.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said that it is necessary to look at exactly which place Miltons will make a splash in Florida, but it’s sure to be a tough one. “I don’t think there’s any scenario where we’re going to be able to avoid major hurricane impacts. You still have time to make sure you’re prepared for a hurricane. If you’re on the west coast of Florida, in the barrier islands, you should expect to be called to evacuate,” the governor is quoted Associated Press.
2024-10-08 12:37:22