Floridians prepare as another hurricane threatens to strike Florida grounds. Victims, who are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, cannot catch a break. Fear of the unknown has left supermarkets without water and toilet paper as citizens prepare for the strong hurricane to come. Hurricane Milton has been set to hit Florida October 9, 2024 as a category 4 hurricane with winds of 120 mph, and 8-10 inches of rainfall to come. Governor Ron DeSantis says, “If you’re on that west coast of Florida, barrier islands, just assume you’ll be asked to leave.” DeSantis also puts 51 counties in the state of Florida under a state of emergency.
Floridians are waiting anxiously for updates of the progression of Hurricane Milton as it makes its way to Florida. Hurricane Milton has prompted the biggest evacuation plan since Hurricane Irma in 2017. Senior Maddie Trese says “I’m worried about the flooding and hoping that it doesn’t hit Fort.Lauderdale too strong, I’m praying for everyone’s safety.” Another senior, Sofia Williamson, says “I don’t think we will get affected as badly as the west coast of Florida, they are the ones who should be worried about the storm mostly.” Hurricane Milton is yet to make landfall, but it should be taken seriously and everyone should observe precaution..