Alligator Alcatraz Opens Florida Everglades Flooded After Rainstorm
Alligator Alcatraz Opens Florida Everglades Flooded After Rainstorm

Alligator Alcatraz Opens Florida Everglades Flooded After Rainstorm

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Florida's new migrant detention center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' officially opened deep in the Everglades with President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis present. Despite state officials' assurances that the facility was prepared to withstand severe weather, a summer rainstorm shortly after the opening caused flooding inside the tents, with water seeping onto electrical cables and pooling around flagpoles. Videos surfaced showing the water intrusion and roof trembling amid the rain, raising concerns about the site's readiness and safety for detainees. Officials emphasized having a hurricane plan in place, but the flooding from about an inch-and-a-half of rain highlighted vulnerabilities, especially given the area's known flood risks even outside hurricane season. The facility is expected to hold over 3,000 migrants and is already the subject of national debate and federal lawsuits. The situation remains developing as authorities have not yet fully addressed how flooding and storm risks will be managed moving forward.

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