Florida Residents Prepare for Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph, is currently impacting Florida, prompting widespread evacuations and preparations among residents. In Central Florida, officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders and curfews as they brace for potentially life-threatening flash floods, with rainfall projections increasing significantly. Many evacuees have sought shelter in the Pine Belt area of Mississippi, where local residents are collecting donations to assist those affected in Florida. Meanwhile, some Floridians are attempting to protect their homes from storm surge using mulch bags as sand supplies have run out. Additionally, low-security inmates have been mobilized by the Florida government to assist in filling sandbags to support residents in need. The collaborative efforts reflect a community striving to prepare for the storm while providing aid to those affected.