At least 340 people and 49 pets had been rescued in Florida as of Thursday afternoon (10), said state governor Ron DeSantis.
The Florida National Guard, local law enforcement and urban search and rescue teams remain engaged throughout the state in the wake of Hurricane Milton, the governor added.
Crews are still assessing damage from the storm, and about 280 traffic lights are not operational, DeSantis said in Sarasota.
“I think in some areas, in terms of what was being predicted, some of the worst-case scenarios didn’t happen,” the Florida governor added.
“In terms of our assessments and our ability to recover, I’m confident we’ll get it done as a state,” Ron DeSantis said.
A storm surge is still expected in some parts of the state, and major flooding remains a problem, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie explained.
He urged residents of affected areas to continue sheltering in place.
“Please do not go out and visit impacted areas. You are inhibiting first responders by doing this,” Guthrie said.
Hurricane Milton leaves deaths and destruction
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a dangerous Category 3 storm, generating strong winds and rain, as well as flooding and tornadoes.
It weakened to Category 1 as it crossed the state and moved offshore, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
Still, the storm left a trail of destruction, roofing houses, knocking down trees, poles and a crane.
Twelve people died after the hurricane hit, according to authorities.
Milton is the third hurricane to hit Florida this year, leaving more than 3 million people without power in the state. Wind gusts of 100 mph were recorded near Tampa.
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