Hurricane Impact and Recovery Efforts

Florida is facing significant challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which caused widespread destruction, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and leaving over two million people without power. Authorities are actively working to assess the damage and support rescue operations across flooded areas and battered islands. Despite the severity of the storm, Governor Ron DeSantis noted that damage assessments indicate the impacts were less catastrophic than initially feared, largely thanks to more robust preparedness measures, including updated building codes and extensive evacuation efforts prior to the hurricane. However, misinformation surrounding the storm's causes is spreading online, complicating recovery efforts and putting relief workers at risk.