“Write Your Name on Your Leg” - Morbid Warning for Floridians in Path of Cat 5 Milton 10/9/24

Hurricane Milton strengthened back into a Category 5 storm as people continue to try to leave danger zones on clogged Florida freeways. One woman told CNN, “This is the one we prepare for but never had.” Those choosing to stay are facing dire warnings. Tampa’s mayor is telling her constituents “If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you’re gonna die.” The Police Chief of Holmes Beach issued a morbid message “If you don’t take heed, you’re on your own. You might as well take a Sharpie and write your name and Social Security number on your leg so that when we find you, we have a contact.” We are working to bring ABC7s Spencer Christian on the show to hear his analysis of the forecast. Kamala Harris is topping the latest NY Times national poll. Donald Trump has been chatty with Vladimir Putin since he lost the last election. From presidential politics to foreign policy, John Rothmann will help us dig in to current events. “It’s the Planet, Stupid!” returns with our eco-journalist Belinda Waymouth. She’s looking at a new plan to get lead out of our water pipes. Progress is also being made on a new air conditioner that could help us fight off the rising heat in the summers.