Florida emergency management official on Hurricane Milton preparations
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Millions under evacuation orders grow as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Florida officials are urging millions of residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.3 minutes ago - Florida -
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LIVE: Biden and Harris receive briefing on Hurricane Milton: ABC News Live
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Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.11 minutes ago -
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Hurricane Milton live updates: tornado hits south Florida; Tampa mayor warns single-story homes will turn into ‘a coffin’
Tornado seen touching down in Everglades area; mayor of Tampa warns residents they are ‘going to die’ if they stay behind amid threat to life warnings. When will Hurricane Milton make ...17 minutes ago -
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Biden, Harris getting Hurricane Milton briefing
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are being briefed on the latest Hurricane Milton preparations. The Biden administration has been in contact with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the ...39 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Death toll in gang attack on small Haitian town rises to 115, a local official says
A local official in Haiti says the death toll in a horrific gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 11542 minutes ago -
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Latest Hurricane Milton forecast
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what's predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.48 minutes ago -
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12:30 Report — Floridians flee ahead of Hurricane Milton’s evening landfall
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. The coverage of Hurricane Milton is so scary. Please, everyone, follow evacuation orders. Here’s what’s happening: Hurricane Milton is expected to make ...49 minutes ago -
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How Orlando hospitals are preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined ...51 minutes ago -
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Steady rain falls in Tampa as Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall as Category 4
Milton continues to fluctuate in intensity as it approaches Florida's west coast and is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.55 minutes ago -
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Photos show Florida preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Local authorities said Wednesday that Floridians only have a few hours left to evacuate ahead of Milton, which is currently a Category 4 hurricane.58 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton landfall timing approaches, possible tornadoes slam Florida
Conditions are worsening in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state with mighty winds and potential deadly storm surges and flooding. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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Fort Myers, Florida, mayor details biggest concerns ahead of Milton's landfall
Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson joined CBS News to talk about what his biggest worries are as Hurricane Milton bears down on his community.1 hour ago -
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Watch live: White House holds press briefing as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as Florida braces for its second major hurricane in two weeks. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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What to know about Hurricane Milton as Florida braces for storm
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida during the overnight hours, but the weather is already starting to worsen in the state. CBS News' Jessica Burch and Jonathan Vigliotti have ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton could cost $60bn in insurance losses
Florida residents warned to evacuate before arrival of ‘extremely dangerous’ storm on Wednesday night1 hour ago -
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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.1 hour ago -
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Tornadoes confirmed, conditions deteriorating as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Hurricane Milton hasn't made landfall in Florida yet, but the weather is already getting dangerous in the state. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers, Tom Hanson, Manuel Bojorquez and Grand Gilmore have the ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.2 hours ago -
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Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Milton’s Path Prepare for the Storm
Hospitals and nursing homes in Florida have plenty of experience with hurricanes, but officials are aware that Milton may bring more damage than past storms.2 hours ago -
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Florida Republican suggests Greene have ‘head examined’ over hurricane claims
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez suggested Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) should have her “head examined” after she claimed humans can control the weather. “Humans ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton drives gas demand in Florida, with over 20% of stations out of fuel
Hurricane Milton is one of the Atlantic Basin’s strongest storms on record and the frenzy of evacuations in Florida, where it’s expected to make landfall Wednesday evening, has led to shortages at ...2 hours ago -
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Milton was fastest storm to grow into Category 5 hurricane in the Gulf
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.2 hours ago -
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Largo, Florida, mayor outlines last preparations ahead of Milton landfall
Largo, Florida, Mayor Woody Brown joined CBS News to discuss how his community is getting ready for Hurricane Milton with conditions expected to deteriorate in the coming hours.2 hours ago -
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USC coach Lincoln Riley curious why officials 'ignored' replay rule on critical play in loss at Minnesota
Riley explained why USC was miffed about the overturned call which gave Minnesota the lead2 hours ago -
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The death toll in a brutal gang attack on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115, a local official says
The death toll in a brutal gang attack on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115, a local official says2 hours ago -
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Watch: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall
Mass evacuations are underway with Hurricane Milton set to make landfall overnight in Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update Wednesday on preparations the state is making ahead of ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton to double in size as ‘storm of the century’ threatens Florida
Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota. Hurricane Milton – live updates Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane ...3 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton now Category 4, threatens Florida: What to know
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall as early as Wednesday evening. The storm comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on Florida’s ...3 hours ago -
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Floridians struggle to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton and face gas shortages, jammed highways
Some Floridians are trying to get out of Hurricane Milton's path, but face challenges including evacuation routes jammed with traffic and shortages of gas.3 hours ago -
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FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding ...3 hours ago -
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ER doctor on how to prepare for a major hurricane
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports ...3 hours ago -
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US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
Resources are stretched thin as the south-east grapples with hurricanes and the west swelters in high temperatures. It’s been a brutal week in weather-related disasters across the US. Large parts ...6 hours ago - Climate -
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Biden cancels overseas trip to oversee preparations and response to Milton
President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip this week due to Hurricane Milton and its projected landfall in Florida on Wednesday.21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden postpones overseas trip, urges everyone in Hurricane Milton's path to evacuate
"If you're under evacuation orders, you should evacuate now, now — you should have already evacuated. It's a matter of life and death," President Biden said.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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