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FEMA reports it has under 10% of front-line staff available ahead of Hurricane Milton
FEMA indicated Wednesday that it has less than 10% of its staff available for deployment amid preparations for the second major hurricane to hit the Southeast this month.
FEMA: Agency ‘Ready’ for Hurricane Milton and Its Aftermath in Florida
Hurricane Milton, which is a Category 4 storm, comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene, also a Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida before devastating western North Carolina.
Hurricane Milton could be 'like nothing they have ever seen before,' FEMA administrator warns
Even though Hurricane Milton is miles southwest of Tampa, officials in Florida are doing they can do to brace for impact at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
The false claims are being fueled by former President Donald Trump and others just ahead of the presidential election, and are coming as the agency is gearing up to respond to a second major
FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding evacuation options,
FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton and misinformation
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks to "Start Here" about FEMA's disaster relief work as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.
Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 4. Here are the worst hurricanes in US history
Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 4 storm and follows Hurricane Helene and long history of other storms that have caused life-altering effects for the people that are in its path. People in states including Florida and North Carolina are still recovering from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene which made landfall at the end of September.
As Polk County prepares for Milton, which are the worst hurricanes in US history
The hurricane was also the costliest storm in the history of Florida. Apart from the extensive damages it caused in Florida, Ian also caused damages in Cuba and the Carolinas. What happened: The Category 5 hurricane is considered one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit Florida.
As Marion County prepares for Milton, which are the worst hurricanes in US history
Location: Made landfall in Cayo Costa Island, Florida, about 29 miles west of Fort Myers What happened: Classified as a Category 5 hurricane, Ian was the third-costliest hurricane on record, The hurricane was also the costliest storm in the history of Florida.
Florida preps for Hurricane Milton
Leaders in Florida are bracing for a category 4 hurricane. Forecasters warn Hurricane Milton will hit Tampa Bay as it moves across Florida-west to east. It’s expected to make landfall less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene.
FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton amid reports of staff shortages
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing, along with being just ...
How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene
The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA ...
'Haven't seen anything quite like this': Milton growing in size as it nears Florida
Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and former Director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management Joe Myers join Chris ...
Hurricane Milton live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ storm growing in size as Florida hit with multiple tornadoes, severe flooding ahead of landfall
Forecasters are urging people in Florida to make preparations or leave their homes today, as the National Hurricane Center ...
Maps Show Hurricane Milton's Expected Impact on Trump's Mar-a-Lago
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and high tide could raise water between 10 and 15 feet above the ground in the ...
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Fact-Checking Florida's Hurricane Misinformation Storm
With Hurricane Milton approaching Florida's Gulf Coast, misinformation about weather control and relief efforts spreads.
DeSantis: ‘There will be fatalities’ from powerful Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is now just hours away from hitting Florida’s Gulf Coast, and Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said the state is bracing for a direct impact. The hurricane is expected to slam into ...
Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Photos and videos taken from space show the breadth of Hurricane Milton, a massive storm churning in the Gulf of Mexico ...