#Residents Face #Flooded Streets and #Debris #Cleanup After #Hurricane #Milton Hits #Florida

Florida residents are facing a harsh recovery after Hurricane Milton tore through the state, leaving flooded streets, debris, and widespread damage in its wake. The storm, which unleashed deadly tornadoes and high winds, claimed at least 10 lives. Rescuers are still saving residents from swollen rivers and flooded neighborhoods, but there’s a collective sense of relief as Milton’s impact wasn’t as catastrophic as initially feared. Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to remain vigilant, warning about downed power lines and the dangers of standing water. Over 1.9 million Florida residents were still without power on Friday night, and St. Petersburg issued a boil water notice affecting over 260,000 residents. Hurricane Milton also brought environmental concerns. The Mosaic Company reported a spill of pollution into Tampa Bay, following damage to its phosphate mine. Cleanup efforts continue as the state recovers from the back-to-back blows of Milton and Hurricane Helene just two weeks prior.