Day 1: Storm Preparation On the night of Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall on the coast of Florida as a category 3 hurricane. Hurricane Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. The storm began as a Category 5 with wind speeds that reached up to 180 mph, but after hitting Florida it declined to 120 mph. Although the wind speeds lowered greatly, they still pose a great threat to the inhabitants. Some residents living in areas along the coast of Siesta Key have been asked to evacuate the area, while others in non-evacuation zones are trying to get food and proper shelter as soon as possible. The government has arranged sandbag pickup areas and evacuation routes to those in need. But the real damage of the storm can only be analyzed on Thursday morning. We hope that the weather reports were pretty accurate, and that no great damage will be done, although that is hard to avoid.

Day 2: Accessing the Damage of the Storm Hurricane Milton left behind a trail of debris across Siesta Key, Florida. After a long, miserable day of being battered by storms and violent winds, the citizens of Siesta Key are still trying to recover. More than three million homes and businesses remain without power, and many recently opened tourist attractions were breeding grounds for the storm’s victims. There have been at least 17 recorded deaths so far, 6 of which in St. Lucie County on Florida’s east coast. Some of the beaches along the coast of Florida, as shown below, have changed dramatically. President Joe Biden said on Thursday, October 10, that the federal government is trying its best to provide help for those injured or affected by the storm. When asked if he had spoken with President Donald Trump, he went on to say “Mr. President Trump — former President Trump — get a life, man. Help these people.” Apparently Donald Trump has not yet made any plans to help those in need, and it has been Biden who has contacted the Florida Government, who have also been ignoring Harris. Deadly Hurricane Milton Hits Florida Overnight Yanxi Zhang & Aishini Gupta

Conclusion: Hurricane Safety In conclusion, hurricanes are very dangerous and can pose many threats, including storm surges, high water levels or floods, strong winds, and rip currents. There are, however, many ways you can stay safe during a hurricane. For starters, you must stay alert on nearby hurricane watches or alerts. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 24 hours, and a hurricane alert means that sustained winds greater than 74 mph are expected to affect a specific area within the next 24 hours. Now, you must stay informed and learn about whether or not you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. If you are not ordered to evacuate, stay in a small room on the lowest floor of your building with minimal or no windows, and with as many walls between you and the outside as possible during the storm. Once in a safe spot, stay tuned in on the news and current events/weather reports. When the storm passes, you must access the damage (if there is any), stay alert by driving only when necessary, and avoiding any leftover debris. All in all, hurricanes can seem very scary and ruthless at first, but once you figure out how to handle them safely, they won’t be as scary.