Thursday, October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton hits Florida, 11m still at risk

More than three million people are without power in Florida after
Hurricane Milton swept across the state.

It made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday night.

Although it has now continued on into the Atlantic Ocean, some 11
million people are still at risk of flooding.

Emergency services are carrying out water rescues of people stranded
in their homes.

Florida business owner Jeff Snell evacuated before the hurricane hit.

In: "Yea, we're safe..."
Out: "...doing."
Dur: 24 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1010milton-snell.mp3

[ALT] Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is warning people
there are still risks.

In: "Look if..."
Out: "...jobs."
Dur: 13 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1010milton-patronis.mp3

[ALT] Meteorologist Angie Lassman says the risk remains even though
the storm has moved offshore into the Atlantic.

In: "We do..."
Out: "...flooding."
Dur: 29 seconds

http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1010milton-lassman.mp3