A state of emergency has been declared in Florida, which is struggling with the hurricane disaster, and there are casualties.

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The United States was hit by Hurricane Milton after Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida at night as a category 3 storm, while it weakened to category 1, resulting in at least one fatality. St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson stated, "We won't get into how many there are, but I can tell you that there is at least one person who has died and multiple people we have already rescued."

Pearson noted that rescue efforts were complicated by severe winds and rain, stating that hundreds of homes across St. Lucie were "completely destroyed" due to tornadoes, including a 10,000-square-foot storage facility.

FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION

While more than 3 million households and businesses in Florida were left without electricity, 97% of the Tampa Bay area and 85% of Manatee County were without power. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 51 counties threatened by the hurricane, while President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration to take precautions against potential damages caused by Hurricane Milton. This decision will allow for all necessary assistance to be provided during the state's hurricane preparedness and recovery process.

MORE THAN 125 HURRICANE WARNINGS FOR 3 CITIES

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), at least 27 tornadoes were reported in Florida, which was hit by Hurricane Milton. More than 125 hurricane warnings were issued in the cities of Tampa, Melbourne, and Miami. The Martin County Fire Department reported that some homes suffered severe damage, while the hurricane was said to have caused minor injuries. Martin County officials urged residents to stay off the roads. The Martin County Sheriff's Office implemented a curfew from 9 PM to 6 AM local time due to expected severe weather conditions overnight.

DRINKING WATER SERVICE SUSPENDED

In the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, drinking water service was suspended citywide due to damage to the water network. The St. Petersburg City Council stated, "City residents and businesses should be prepared for the temporary suspension until necessary repairs are completed."