Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08am on 11 Oct 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Hurricane Milton has claimed 16 lives in Florida, with more fatalities expected as rescue efforts continue. The storm caused widespread devastation, including tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. Over 3 million homes and businesses are without power. In St. Petersburg, water supplies have been cut, a crane crashed into a building, and a Major League Baseball stadium lost its roof. Crystal Coleman, a resident of St. Lucie, described the harrowing experience of a tornado tearing through her home, saying, “It felt like the tornado was inside our house.” Rescue workers and volunteers are providing food and aid to affected residents.
