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Hurricane Milton hits hard 💥 Brace yourselves as Hurricane Milton pummels Florida, leaving havoc in its wake. This Category 3 beast swamped Siesta Key, pushing its watery fingers deep into Venice's streets, drowning the area in unprecedented storm surge chaos. 🟠 Hurricane's fist landed directly on Siesta Key—no mercy, no holds barred 🟠 Venice faced the water wrath, streets transformed into rivers The storm unleashed torrents, lashing out far beyond Siesta Key. Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Orlando felt Milton's cold grip, battling storms, winds, and erratic tornado intrusions from the peripheral fury. 🟠 Widespread floods turned landscapes into lakes 🟠 Winds scythed through cities, raising chaos and anxiety Structural wounds are deep, with buildings crying out in collapsed agony and debris from past storms morphing into lethal projectiles in the rampant gales. 🟠 Buildings buckling, foundations cracking under nature's scorn 🟠 Flying remnants of past storms, transforming into the enemy itself Faced with nature's unyielding aggression, isn't it time we questioned our preparedness? Are we only seeing the beginning of a new era of relentless storms? 🌪️ #HurricaneMilton #FloridaWeather #StormSurge #Flooding #WindDamage #ClimateChangeImpact

The Ocean Blue Team holds Florida beaches, volunteers, and wildlife in our hearts and highest thoughts today. Milton’s impacts have arrived: Storm surge has started on the Florida Gulf Coast as the hurricane’s powerful winds drive ocean water onto normally dry land. Milton has also spawned several tornadoes, and torrential rain and thunderstorms are lashing the coast as the most dangerous parts of the storm move closer. • Where will Milton hit? Milton will make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast overnight as a major hurricane, and could become one of the most destructive storms on record there. Exactly where it comes ashore could shift before landfall and alter where the most life-threatening storm surge occurs in the Tampa area and along Florida’s Gulf Coast. You can track Milton’s path with CNN’s storm tracker. • Milton growing in size: Hurricane Milton’s wind field has more than doubled in size since yesterday and it is expected to expand more. This means its disastrous impacts will be felt over a much larger area. Tropical-storm force winds are expected to cover the entire width of the Florida peninsula. CNN #Milton #floridahurricane #climatechange

🌪️ As a Florida resident, it's been a whirlwind 24 hours with Hurricane Helene making landfall, bringing evacuation orders, severe weather, and even heroic rescues amidst the chaos. - **Tropical Cyclone Helene Made Landfall**: Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region early on September 27 as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 225 km/h. By 6:00 UTC, its center was located inland approximately 40 km north of Valdosta, Georgia, with winds of 145 km/h (Category 1). - **Fatalities and Evacuations**: The storm resulted in three reported fatalities, one in the Tampa area and two in southern Georgia. Additionally, 24 counties in Florida were under evacuation orders due to the hurricane. - **Severe Weather Conditions**: The passage of Helene caused very heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges across Florida, particularly affecting central and northern parts of the state. NOAA issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for northwestern Florida. - **Closures and Operational Changes**: Walt Disney World announced several storm-related closures, including Typhoon Lagoon and mini golf courses. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled, and other theme parks and attractions in Central Florida adjusted their operations due to the severe weather. - **Rescue Efforts**: A deputy from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office rescued a teenage girl stranded on a flooded road in Hillsborough County, highlighting the dangerous conditions and heroic actions during the storm. #HurricaneHelene #FloridaStorm #HurricaneSeason #StormSurge #WeatherAlert #EmergencyResponse #NaturalDisaster #HeroicRescue #StaySafe #CommunityStrong

🚨 HURRICANE ALERT: Stay Safe Today! 🚨 Hurricane Helene is impacting North Carolina today, bringing heavy rain, dangerous winds, and potential tornadoes throughout the morning and into the evening. It’s crucial to be prepared and stay safe on the roads! 🔴 Hurricane Conditions: 🌧️ Flooding: Expect 1 to 3 inches of rain in our area, with higher amounts in the mountains. 🌬️ Strong Winds: Gusts up to 50 mph in lower areas and up to 70 mph in mountainous regions. 🌪️ Potential Tornadoes: Increased risk of tornadoes, especially in areas like Cumberland, Hoke, and Sampson counties. 💡 Attorney William Vásquez's Tips to Stay Safe on the Road: 🚗 Avoid driving today: If you can, stay home and avoid traveling. Flooded roads and strong winds are highly dangerous. 📏 Keep a safe distance: If you have to drive, increase the distance between vehicles. Wet roads mean longer stopping distances. 🚫 Avoid flooded areas: Never drive through flooded roads. Water may look shallow, but it can be strong enough to sweep away vehicles. ☎️ Save emergency numbers: Have emergency contacts ready and know the evacuation routes. ⚖️ If you’re involved in a car accident during the storm: Attorney William Vásquez and his team are ready to help you. If you or a loved one experience an accident today, we’re here to provide the legal support you need. Save this post and contact us for assistance. We are committed to keeping our community safe during these challenging times. 📲 Call 1-844-HELP-VLF or visit HELPVLF.com for more information. Stay safe! #HurricaneHelene #CarAccidents #SafetyFirst #Flooding #StrongWinds #LegalDefense #VasquezLawFirm #FairCompensation #AccidentAttorney #WeFightForYou

Tampa has experienced only two direct hits by major hurricanes: a Category 3 in 1921 and a Category 4 in 1848. #HurricaneMilton is no joke. I am a Gulf Coast resident and a catastrophe claims executive, so I’m offering 5 tips and a bonus piece of advice to help those in the path: 1. Run from the water. If you reside in an area susceptible to rising water, storm surge, flooding, RUN. Run away before the storm arrives and get yourself to higher, safer ground. 2. Hide from the wind. If you are anywhere in the cone of uncertainty and are riding out the storm on high ground, only do so in a sturdy structure with boarded up windows. I’ve done it and it is a scary proposition. When you HIDE, you are still very much in harm’s way. You’ll need survival supplies to last at least a week. It’s not fun. 3. Board up! Many Florida residents have piles of debris at the curb from damages from Hurricane Helene. That debris will be projectiles. Even if you don’t have debris, your neighbors do. Board up. 4. If your area is ordered to evacuate, then EVACUATE. When people refuse to evacuate when ordered, they not only put themselves at risk of death, they also needlessly put the lives of first responders at risk. Our brave first responders should not die for others’ stupidity. 5. If the roads are flooded, and they WILL be flooded, remember this: TURN AROUND, Don’t Drown. The road, not visible beneath the flood waters, may be washed away. What looks like a foot or two of water that you may be able to drive through could be six feet deep, and your vehicle will be shallowed with you in it. Bonus Tip: If you have an open Hurricane Helene claim, DOCUMENT your damages: video it; photograph it; date stamp it. Have proof of what damage is from Hurricane Helene before #Hurricane Milton arrives. Image credit: The Weather Channel

🚨Steve Powell has provided excellent advice, and everyone should follow it to ensure they and their loved ones are kept safe. The “bonus tip” is particularly helpful to make your claims process easier and more accurate with your insurance carrier. 🚨Be safe everyone, don’t take chances you have one life, at least last time I checked! 👍 #HurricaneMilton #stormpreparedness #survivaltips #floridastrong #propertyclaims

As Hurricane #Helene makes landfall across Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and all those on the frontlines working around the clock to protect lives and reduce risks. 🙏🏼 Our Meteorology and Intelligence Teams at AlertMedia are closely monitoring the storm’s progression, providing real-time updates to help organizations stay informed and safe. Here’s some of the latest on the storm: 📌 Helene made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region as a Category Four hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph and a catastrophic storm surge. Some homes were swept off their foundations in Steinhatchee, while less catastrophic though still historic and damaging water levels hit #TampaBay. 📌 Based on various reports, the death toll stands at 6 with fatalities reported in #Florida (1), #Georgia (3), and #NorthCarolina (2). Two deaths in Georgia involved a tornado that flipped a mobile home; the remaining incidents involved motor vehicles. Over 2.5 million people across the Southeast U.S. have been affected by power outages, and that number continues to rise. 📌 Through midday today (9/27), worsening wind, flood, and landslide impacts are forecast from Northern Georgia into the Carolinas, Eastern Tennessee, and surrounding areas. I’ll be sharing a report later today with more developments for those who are interested. Stay safe, everyone!

🚨 HURRICANE ALERT: Stay Safe Today! 🚨 Hurricane Helene is impacting North Carolina today, bringing heavy rain, dangerous winds, and potential tornadoes throughout the morning and into the evening. It’s crucial to be prepared and stay safe on the roads! 🔴 Hurricane Conditions: 🌧️ Flooding: Expect 1 to 3 inches of rain in our area, with higher amounts in the mountains. 🌬️ Strong Winds: Gusts up to 50 mph in lower areas and up to 70 mph in mountainous regions. 🌪️ Potential Tornadoes: Increased risk of tornadoes, especially in areas like Cumberland, Hoke, and Sampson counties. 💡 Attorney William Vásquez's Tips to Stay Safe on the Road: 🚗 Avoid driving today: If you can, stay home and avoid traveling. Flooded roads and strong winds are highly dangerous. 📏 Keep a safe distance: If you have to drive, increase the distance between vehicles. Wet roads mean longer stopping distances. 🚫 Avoid flooded areas: Never drive through flooded roads. Water may look shallow, but it can be strong enough to sweep away vehicles. ☎️ Save emergency numbers: Have emergency contacts ready and know the evacuation routes. ⚖️ If you’re involved in a car accident during the storm: Attorney William Vásquez and his team are ready to help you. If you or a loved one experience an accident today, we’re here to provide the legal support you need. Save this post and contact us for assistance. We are committed to keeping our community safe during these challenging times. 📲 Call 1-844-HELP-VLF or visit HELPVLF.com for more information. Stay safe! #HurricaneHelene #CarAccidents #SafetyFirst #Flooding #StrongWinds #LegalDefense #VasquezLawFirm #FairCompensation #AccidentAttorney #WeFightForYou

Amidst the onslaught of Hurricane Beryl, our locality found itself in the grip of nature's fury. Today, I want to share a story of resilience, leadership, and community support that emerged from this challenging experience. This is the second calamity of similar nature in the past 8 weeks. In the aftermath of the storm, my community rallied together to extend a helping hand to those in need. Despite the damage to our own properties, our neighborhood prioritized the well-being of others and our friends. Our community dedicated our time and effort to cleaning up yards, including tending to friend's property while they were away. The fierce winds, reaching speeds of 60 to 75 miles per hour which left our fences in shambles. However, amidst the chaos, we were fortunate enough to witness the calm of the storm's eye before the winds returned, this time blowing in the opposite direction. The strong winds downed trees littered the area, leaving nearly 2.7 M people without power. Our own household was not spared. Many like us must also we endure the lack of power, TV, and internet, along with limited cell phone reception. As a community we checked in on each other before during and after the storm. At times like this it is the community who is often first to respond as there are many in need. As we move forward, our focus turns to restoration and supporting our community and our own individual recovery efforts. Tomorrow, we will embark on repairing damage to our homes and assisting our neighbors with theirs. This experience has reinforced the importance of leadership, communication, effective risk management, and the power of a united community. It is during times of adversity that we truly understand the value of extending care and support to one another and our community. Join us in celebrating the spirit of resilience, leadership, and community support. Together, we can overcome any challenge that comes our way. #CommunityStrong #Resilience #LeadershipMatters #EffectiveRiskManagement #CaringForOthers

Tropical Update 10/5/2024 If you notice, the NHC has now put up a cheery red area in the Gulf of Mexico for the future development of tropical troubles. This has now been labeled “Invest” 92L, so specific hurricane guidance will start to play a role in providing a better picture of impacts on the state of Florida will become clearer. As of this Saturday morning, it appears that the disturbance in the southwest Gulf of Mexico is becoming far better organized. This allows for some computer models to lock into a more consolidated solution. Unfortunately, that solution looks to potentially impact Florida with a landfall between Ceder Key and Marco Island, with Sarasota being the middle of the guidance.  The models are in agreement that the disturbance will strengthen and move east, reaching Florida by midweek, like Wednesday. Right now, the models suggest the strength of a tropical storm, but a few scenarios suggest a stronger hurricane by the time it reaches Florida.  This will be a major rainmaker, maybe along the I-4 corridor, with upwards of 12” of rain expected in some areas. The biggest question right now is how strong. Most of Florida can handle a low grade hurricane given the strong building codes and with higher deductibles the burden is often on the policy holder if there is minor damage. Next name on the list is #Milton BMS Group #TropicalUpdate #HurricaneSeason #Insurance #Reinsurance