Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
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Hurricane Milton tracker: 'This is a matter of life and death'
Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, is taking aim at Florida's west coast.21 minutes ago -
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Biden Accuses Trump of ‘Outright Lies’ About Hurricane Response
President Biden expressed concern that misinformation would undermine confidence in the response to Hurricane Milton.31 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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How residents with medical concerns should prepare for Hurricane Milton
Florida residents hoping to ride out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state may have medical needs to account for before the storm arrives. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has ...31 minutes ago -
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Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books
While it's still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said.39 minutes ago -
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Hurricane Milton looks like ‘storm of the century’ says Biden as Tampa mayor warns of storm surge – live updates
President and vice-president briefed on storm as Tampa mayor says scale of evacuation is unprecedented. When will Hurricane Milton make landfall? Tell us: how have you been affected by ...44 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny ...52 minutes ago -
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Latest federal Hurricane Milton briefing with Biden, Harris
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris heard from federal officials leading efforts to prepare for Hurricane Milton's expected historic impact. The storm will make landfall in Florida ...54 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Watch live: Biden gives remarks on Hurricane Milton
President Biden is slated to provide an update on the federal government's preparation and response to Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida as early as Wednesday evening. ...55 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Hurricane Milton tracker: See map, forecast and status
Hurricane Milton has exploded into a monster storm as it soaks up its natural fuel, warm water, in the Gulf of Mexico.57 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.1 hour ago - Florida -
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Clearwater mayor on Hurricane Milton threats
Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector says Hurricane Milton preparations involved major evacuations and convincing some residents to leave areas under threat. Rector joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on ...1 hour ago -
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Hurricane Milton window to evacuate closing
Officials say Hurricane Milton could be the most catastrophic storm to hit parts of Florida in more than a century. Storm surge and high winds could be deadly as Milton crosses the state. CBS News ...1 hour ago -
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Disney closing before Hurricane Milton slams Florida
Hurricane Milton is expected to slam Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, sweeping through the state before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how central ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton
Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater defenses and relentless development only made the situation worse.1 hour 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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Tornado risks in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
There are tornado warnings in effect for a large swath of Florida just hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch forecasts Milton could hit Florida ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton could cost $60bn in insurance losses
Florida residents warned to evacuate before arrival of ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm on Wednesday night2 hours ago -
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Biden condemns spread of 'reckless' disinformation about federal response to hurricanes
During a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Milton, President Biden denounced the "reckless, irresponsible and relentless" spread of disinformation about the federal government's response to ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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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 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Biden rips 'beyond ridiculous' hurricane claims from Greene
President Biden on Wednesday blasted former President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for spreading what he called “irresponsible” and “beyond ridiculous” falsehoods around severe ...3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?3 hours 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 ...3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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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.3 hours 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 ...3 hours ago -
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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.3 hours ago -
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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 ...4 hours 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 ...4 hours ago - Florida -
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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.4 hours 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 ...5 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.5 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 ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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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.5 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.6 hours ago -
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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 ...6 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 ...6 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 ...6 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 ...6 hours ago