The strongest hurricane in 100 years, how did it happen? Testimonies of Ukrainians living in Florida.

Hurricane "Milton" reached Florida: evacuation, destruction and preparation of residents

On the night of October 9-10, Hurricane "Milton" reached Florida. The disaster caused flooding and destruction. The day before, about 5 million people from 15 counties of the state evacuated or used government assistance in evacuation.

It is known that over 400 mm of precipitation fell during the bad weather. The fact that half of this precipitation fell before the hurricane hit land is already a positive point. Nevertheless, the hurricane managed to cause significant destruction, although before its arrival it lost its strength from the 5th to the 3rd category of complexity. In the state, more than a hundred houses were destroyed, and thousands of people were left without electricity. A total of 16 people died.

One of the residents of Florida, Tatyana Kotenko, told about the preparation and experiences of the hurricane. She and her husband moved to the USA and live in St. Petersburg. Many townspeople were preparing for the hurricane, stocking up on food and water. There were queues at gas stations due to increased demand for fuel. But overall, residents were ready for bad weather and showed solidarity with each other.

Hurricane "Milton" was the fifth hurricane of the year in Florida, bringing destruction. The insurance system and insurance payouts will help recover losses. Homeowners can insure their property and also check if it meets hurricane resistance standards. According to insurance policies, people who did not heed government warnings and did not evacuate may not receive compensation in case of injuries.

Residents had the opportunity to evacuate to shelters and free locations, as well as use taxi and hotel services at reduced prices. Many businesses also showed social responsibility and provided support to residents affected by the hurricane. Fortunately, water and electricity were quickly restored after the hurricane.

Hurricane "Milton" is yet another reminder of the need for preparedness for natural disasters and the resilience of buildings to them. A greater understanding of such threats and safety rules can save the lives and property of residents of the state.