As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, authorities have set up evacuation zones and given important safety instructions to keep people safe from the storm’s terrible effects.
With storm surges and winds that could be very dangerous, it’s important to stay aware and take action. Communities in the middle of the country can be affected by hurricane-force winds, and heavy rains can cause flash flooding, river flooding, and floods in cities.
For everyone’s safety, people need to know where the evacuation zones are and follow basic safety rules.
Do these things before the storm:
Know your hurricane danger, which includes heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and maybe even tornadoes.
Learn about your community’s storm plans, including what to do in case of an emergency at work, school, and other places you visit often.
Put together a basic supply kit with things like medications, cleaning tools, and things for pets.
Protect your outdoor furniture, clean your gutters and drains, and think about putting up storm shutters.
Charge your phone and get extra power supplies.
Find out about evacuation paths, shelters, and zones.
If you live in an evacuation zone, make a plan for where you’ll stay and how you’ll get your pets to safety.
Listen to what the local emergency managers say; they know what to do based on the risks and steps that need to be taken.
Also, keep an eye on your friends who might be in danger, especially the elderly or people who need extra help.
Stay away from floods because six inches of fast-moving water can carry you away. Do not drive through flooded areas or do anything else that could put you in danger.
Take care of your mental health before, during, and after the storm. Know the signs of worry and anxiety and get help when you need it.
People have been told to leave a number of counties, including:
In Charlotte County, there are Zones A and B, as well as mobile houses and manufactured homes.
People in Citrus County who live in camps, tents, mobile homes, and other buildings that can’t stand up to 110 mph winds.
Zones A and B, mobile homes, and places that often flood during storms are in Collier County.
Low-lying places, mobile homes, and prefabricated homes are all in DeSoto County.
In other areas, people have been asked to or are required to leave their homes.
Families can safely leave by knowing their evacuation zones and following local rules. This lets emergency services help those who need it.
To lower your risks during Hurricane Milton, stay aware, put your safety first, and leave when told to.
