Daily News Roundup: October 9, 2024
Final Preparations Made for Milton Arrival
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Oct. 8, 2024) – In the final hours before anticipated landfall, Manatee County continues to prepare for the most unwelcome arrival of Hurricane Milton.
Manatee County Braces for Milton
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (Oct. 9, 2024) – Manatee County is buttoning up for Milton’s arrival later today. Citizens are urged to rush their final preparations to completion and be ready to shelter by this afternoon, when the initial arrival of Tropical Storm winds are expected. Evacuations have been ordered in Levels A, B, and C, including all Mobile Homes, M…
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness Efforts for Hurricane Milton
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue at the Florida Horse Park Logistics Staging Area (LSA) in Ocala to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton.