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Florida Begins Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Milton


Hurricane Milton hit Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread destruction with pounding winds and rain, triggering deadly tornadoes. At least 17 people were killed across the state, and reports of damage are still coming in. President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration, releasing federal funding for affected counties. Recovery efforts were slow, with roads impassable, resources scarce, and power gradually being restored to 1.5 million homes and businesses.

Areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene were thrown back into chaos, with gas shortages, food scarcity, and damage to infrastructure. Theme parks and ports slowly began to reopen, while officials urged residents to stay off roads due to flooding and debris. Tornadoes, high winds, and flooding caused widespread destruction far from the storm’s landfall, with damage estimates reaching $50 billion.

At least 17 people were confirmed dead due to Hurricane Milton, with fatalities in various counties from tornadoes, falling trees, and medical emergencies. The storm’s impact on Florida’s economy and infrastructure could exceed $160 billion, making it one of the most damaging storms in the state’s history. Since 1980, hurricanes in the U.S. have caused over $1.3 trillion in damages, with an average cost of $22.8 billion per event.

The clean-up and recovery efforts in Florida are ongoing, with residents urged to avoid dangerous areas and help support those affected by the storm.

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