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Anderson Cooper 360
Hurricane Milton Restrengthens Into Category 5 Storm
Oct 9, 2024
This discussion features Barbara Tripp, Chief of Tampa Fire Rescue, and Deanne Criswell, FEMA Administrator, addressing urgent evacuation efforts as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida. Megan Martin shares her dual role as a pediatric emergency physician and mother preparing for the storm. Jamie Gangel reveals new insights from Bob Woodward's book about Trump and Putin, while David Urban and Jasmine Wright analyze the political ramifications of disaster responses. Andrew Garfield opens up about navigating grief after losing his mother, offering a poignant perspective amid chaos.
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- Hurricane Milton has intensified to Category 5, prompting urgent evacuation orders as life-threatening conditions approach Florida's Gulf Coast.
- Debris from Hurricane Helene complicates the impending danger of Milton, highlighting the critical need for residents to evacuate for safety.
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Hurricane Milton's Imminent Impact
Hurricane Milton is approaching Category 5 strength and is expected to make landfall near Tampa, Florida, bringing significant danger to the area. Officials are urging residents to evacuate as storm surges could reach 15 feet, potentially flooding homes and endangering lives. Roads are heavily congested with residents trying to flee, and gas supplies are running dangerously low. Meteorologists confirm that the storm's wind speeds remain at 165 miles per hour, making it crucial for people in the storm's path to seek safety as its projected course could affect a wide region.
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