Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm on the evening of October 9, 2024, near Siesta Key, unleashing winds over 120 mph and causing substantial rainfall and tornadoes across the state. The storm has left more than a million homes and businesses without power and triggered severe flooding, particularly in the Tampa Bay area where over 200 mm of rain fell in just three hours. Emergency officials have reported multiple fatalities due to tornadoes and warned residents to shelter in place as hazardous conditions persist. The aftermath of Milton comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene, which had already devastated parts of Florida, exacerbating the strain on FEMA's disaster relief resources. In response, 63 members of Congress have urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the House to address emergency funding needs. As communities grapple with the immediate impacts, the potential for further storms looms, raising concerns about ongoing recovery efforts.