Up First from NPR Waiting For Milton, States Sue TikTok, New Rules For Lead Pipes
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Oct 9, 2024 Greg Allen, an NPR reporter focused on Hurricane Milton's impact, discusses the storm's catastrophic potential for Florida, urging residents to evacuate. Bobby Allen, NPR's tech correspondent, dives into the lawsuit against TikTok, highlighting concerns over the app's effects on youth mental health. Ping Huang reports on the EPA's new mandate to replace lead pipes within a decade, emphasizing health risks and the need for urgent action. Together, they cover critical issues affecting communities across the nation.
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Evacuate Florida
- Florida residents should evacuate immediately due to Hurricane Milton's imminent threat.
- The storm surge and winds pose significant dangers, even inland.
TikTok Sued
- Fourteen state attorneys general are suing TikTok, alleging the app prioritizes profit over children's mental health.
- They claim TikTok uses manipulative features, exploiting young people's psychological vulnerabilities.
Resident Stays Put
- Edward Vilmetti, a Tarpon Springs resident, plans to stay despite the evacuation order.
- He claims to have survived previous hurricanes, including Irma and Charlie.