Oct 10, 2024, 4:56 PM EDT
No further impacts from Milton expected
Storm surge and tropical storm warnings for Milton have been discontinued, as the storm is racing out to sea.
Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Milton forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction.
Last Updated: October 11, 2024, 11:28 PM EDT
At least 16 people have died from Hurricane Milton, which roared onshore on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing tornadoes, powerful winds and flooding rains. The monster storm forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction across Florida.
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Here's how the news is developing.
Oct 10, 2024, 4:22 PM EDT
4 deaths in Volusia County due to Milton: Sheriff
Four people died in Volusia County, on Florida's east coast, in connection with Milton, the local sheriff said.
Two died due to fallen trees, according to Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood.
A third person died from a heart attack while boarding up property, while another went into cardiac arrest and first responders couldn't get there in time during the storm, the sheriff said.
Flooding continues to be a risk in the county, local officials said, while urging people to stay off the roads. A curfew is in place from 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.
Oct 10, 2024, 3:09 PM EDT
Biden calls on Congress to return immediately to pass disaster aid
President Joe Biden called on Congress to return to Washington “immediately” to pass additional funding for disaster aid, warning that the Small Business Administration is close to exhausting funds for disaster loans.
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“I think Congress should move as rapidly as they can, particularly on the most immediate need, which is small business,” he said.
Biden said they should also quickly move to approve additional funds for FEMA.
The president warned that anyone who tries to take advantage of Americans through price gouging or scams will be held accountable.
Oct 10, 2024, 3:07 PM EDT
Over 725 people rescued in Hillsborough County
In Hillsborough County, which encompasses Tampa, over 725 people as well as 128 pets were rescued from flood-prone areas, Sheriff Colonel Anthony Collins said.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said it received an unprecedented 356 emergency calls overnight.
Fire Rescue Chief Jason Ogden praised everyone who evacuated. No fatalities have been reported in the county.
"Conditions have improved since yesterday evening, but there’s still a lot of water on the roads, downed trees and electrical lines everywhere," Ogden warned. "We have lifted the evacuation order, but I encourage everyone to return home safely. The last thing we want is an unintended death or significant injury."
"Traffic control devices are inoperable, so please treat intersections as four-way stops," Collins added.
-ABC News’ Jason Volack
