Tribal People's Reaction on Hurricane Milton

6 to 9ot storm surge the National Hurricane Center going take a look at new video this is showing a large Construction crane you can see that collapsed in St Petersburg early this morning hurton hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida 6 to9 foot storm surge the National Hurricane Center going to take a look at new video this is showing a large Construction crane you can see that collapsed in St Petersburg early this morning hurricane Milton is now imminent the eyewall passing over Tampa Bay right now unleashing chaos across the state with winds exceeding 100 mph and unprecedented rainfall the storm has left more than 3 million homes and businesses without power and that's not all tornadoes Storm surges and flooding are wreaking havoc from the west coast to the Atlantic stay with us as we break down the impact of this devastating hurricane and how it's affecting millions of lives let's get into it one hurricane Milton roared ashore near Siesta Key just south of Fort Meers as a powerful Category 3 storm the winds were ferocious Downing power lines toppling trees and causing widespread damage over 8 18 in of rain drenched St Petersburg and Tampa amounts that haven't been seen in centuries in fact experts are calling this a one in 1,000-year rainfall event as the storm moved in land it weakened to a category 1 but it still packed a punch with winds up to 90 mph and Rain stretching as far as Georgia and South Carolina Florida is feeling the full force of this massive storm this is explosive video caught by Florida traffic cameras near Fort Pierce just after 5:00 today I mean look at that massive side of that two as of now more than 3 million homes and businesses across Florida are in the dark the worst hit areas are along the west central coast where cities like Sarasota Manatee and clear waterer are experiencing widespread outages the power grid has taken a beating and authorities are working around the clock to restore electricity but it's going to be a slow process in St Petersburg it's not just power that's out the City's water supply has been cut off due to damage caused by the hurricane officials have advised all residents to boil any water they use for drinking or cooking repairs will only begin once it's safe for Crews to venture out and that might not be for a while the fire chief of Tampa who said that as the storm is hitting which is right now they cannot send their emergency crews out to save people so if people are not in a safe place right now they're pretty much on their own three Milton didn't just bring hurricane force winds it also Unleashed a series of tornadoes that touched down across the state adding to the devastation Palm Beach County saw multiple tornadoes leaving homes damaged Vehicles tossed around and five people hospitalized with injuries emergency responders have been working non-stop to help those in need but the sheer number of incidents has stretched resources thin in Sarasota alone the 911 switchboard received over 1,400 calls in 12 hours but with high levels of storm surge and dangerous winds it was too risky for First Responders to head out the emergency teams are logging the calls and planning to respond as soon as conditions improve hurricane Milton is now spawning tornadoes in South Florida the category 4 storms expected to make landfall along Florida's densely populated Gulf Coast tonight it's already caused a tornado roughly 30 miles outside Fort Lauderdale Plant City located east of Tampa is experiencing severe flooding with many streets completely impassible the city manager Bill McDaniel has issued a strong warning for residents to stay indoors and avoid the flood waters at all costs why because these waters are potentially toxic the flood has overwhelmed sewer stations causing contaminants like gas oil and other hazardous materials to mix into the water it's not safe for anyone to be out there and authorities are urging people to stay away from the streets until further notice five a Stadium's roof torn off in St Petersburg as hurricane Milton barreled through St Petersburg its powerful winds tore off sections of the roof at Tropicana Field a 42,000 capacity stadium the stadium was being used as a shelter for First Responders and thankfully no injuries have been reported this iconic Dome home to the Tampa Bay Rays wasn't built to withstand Winds of this magnitude with pieces of the roof scattered around the area the damage is a stark reminder of how ferocious hurricane Milton has been one in 1,000-year rainfall event some parts of Florida have experienced rainfall amounts that are nothing short of Staggering St Petersburg and Tampa saw more than 18 in of rain while Clearwater Beach recorded over 14 in these are figures that meteorologists call a one in 1,000-year event the intense rainfall overwhelmed Drainage Systems leading to flash floods across major cities streets have turned into rivers with cars submerged and entire neighborhoods under water it's hard to imagine but for the residents experiencing it the situation is nothing short of catastrophic seven moving off the coast but still dangerous hurricane Milton is moving off the East Central Coast of Florida and into the Atlantic Ocean but don't let that fool you into thinking the danger is over the storm is still producing hurricane force winds and heavy rain even as it moves away from Land the National Hurricane Center warns that flash flooding and Storm surges are still very much a threat eight the city of Sarasota is facing one of the most challenging situations of all with high levels of storm surge expected First Responders have been unable to respond to many emergency calls the 911 team has been working tirelessly to provide advice over the phone and prioritize life-threatening situations but even with these efforts some residents may be on their own until the weather clears the storm surge is pushing water inland flooding streets and making rescue missions nearly impossible nine bodies will be found a grim reality in braon the situation is turning Grim in Bradenton where police chief Melanie bevon is bracing for the worst after days of preparation the department is hunkered down in a hurricane proof building the chief warns that once the storm passes the task will shift from Rescue to recovery indicating that some areas have been hit hard residents who stayed behind were even advised to write their names and next of kin on their arms a tragic sign of just how dire the situation is with the winds finally starting to die down in some areas emergency services will be out in full force to clear debris restore power and provide Aid to those affected however officials are warning that recovery efforts will take weeks the cost of hurricane Milton will be measured in billions of dollars those who lost their homes their businesses and even their loved ones will be felt for much longer Florida has faced hurricanes before but Milton's impact is shaping up to be one of the most devastating in recent history for MI time for