STEINHATCHEE (United States), Aug 30 — Hurricane Idalia barrelled towards the west coast of Florida on yesterday, triggering mass evacuation orders and flood alerts as...
STEINHATCHEE , Aug 30 — Hurricane Idalia barrelled towards the west coast of Florida on yesterday, triggering mass evacuation orders and flood alerts as authorities warned the storm could strengthen to “extremely dangerous” levels before landfall.
“Very few people can survive being in the path of a major storm surge, and this storm will be deadly if we don’t get out of harm’s way and take it seriously,” said Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Deanne Criswell. “We are out on the water, so we are going to be the worst ones to get hit,” said the 18-year-old student, whose home built on stilts lies close to the mouth of a river.
Almost 150 people were killed last year when Hurricane Ian slammed Florida’s west coast as a devastating Category 4 storm, bringing storm surges and heavy winds that downed bridges, swept away buildings, and caused more than US$100 billion worth of damage. US President Joe Biden spoke with DeSantis on Monday and approved an emergency declaration for the state, which unblocks federal funds and resources. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency has also deployed staff.
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