Three million people have been asked to evacuate the west coast of Florida due to Hurricane Milton. The authorities emphasize that there is a danger to life. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has a bold recommendation for those who refuse to flee: They should write their names on their arms so their bodies can be more easily identified.
“Milton” is currently barreling towards the Florida coast – it is classified as a level five hurricane and has winds of up to 170 miles per hour. Florida residents are facing one of the most dangerous hurricanes in their history.
“Name your arm with a permanent marker,” advises Moody
US President Joe Biden has urged people to seek safety as it was “a matter of life and death”. The U.S. attorney general has practical, albeit stern, advice for those who don’t follow the rules. “You’ll probably have to write your name on your arm in permanent marker so that people know who you are when they come up to you later,” Moody told NPR.
This article shows “Milton” from the perspective of the ISS space station:
There is still debris from the last hurricane
Hurricane Helene hit the region just two weeks ago. The debris still scattered from the last hurricane could now be turned into dangerous projectiles by “Milton.” The densely populated Tampa Bay region will likely be directly affected. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor sharply warned that those who choose to stay home are “dying.”
Problems with fuel, accommodation and flights
However, escaping from the danger zone is not without obstacles. American media reports about long traffic jams, fuel shortages and overpriced flights, and many accommodations are fully booked. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis promised those affected that there would be enough fuel to escape dangerous areas. The distances needed to reach safety are not that long: “You can evacuate tens of kilometers; You don’t have to evacuate hundreds of miles away. You have options,” DeSantis said.
The American president has even postponed a visit to Germany for this week due to the hurricane. According to the Pentagon, thousands of National Guard troops have been mobilized and helicopters and flood-resistant vehicles are ready for rescue operations. Emergency centers across the state were also stocked with supplies to provide quick relief after the storm.
‘Milton’ had already passed off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, causing power outages in about 90,000 homes and some flooding in the area. There were no deaths to report.
Source: Krone
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