At least 340 rescued after Hurricane Milton, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on Hurricane Milton rescue and recovery efforts Thursday, noting that 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued since the storm's landfall Wednesday night. The governor also said that inland flooding caused by the storm in central and northern parts of the state has blocked key roadways. Energy companies are working to restore power to the estimated three million residents in the dark.

[handspeaku]

Even though the schools will open “quickly”, I hope they have grace for those students who were hit hard by the hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding. It is beautiful seeing how communities are coming together to support one another through everything. My prayers for all.🙏🏾

[maryvalentine]

Thanks to all workers n resquers, ur braveness n service r runconditional n deeply appreciated..🎉❤😊

[cecilialeon]

TO ALL...THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO POINT FINGERS, BLAMED OTHERS!? BUT TO..COME ALL TOGETHER!, TO UNITE! COMMUNICATE AND HELP OUT EACH OTHER AND ALL...IN Thank you...

[LaureenMagee]

standing water plus downed power lines = electrocution.

[kristis]

Thank you DeSantas for being BOOTS ON THE GROUND ! What an amazing governor

[kelcritcarroll]

That neighborhood on siesta key looks to me like it will be underwater in a few short years…..

[orawancarlile]

He did not even mention FEMA assistance for the Floridians. Another help that people would benefit to ease the financial burden.

[yolandaruiz]

Lot's of Prayer's For All These's
People 's And Family And Pet's
All OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
HOLY MIGHTY PRECIOUS NAME
❤ AMEN ❤

[scottsmith]

Anyone else notice he intentionally DID NOT THANK FEMA OR ANY FEDERAL ORGANIZATION? Sad and shameful.

[MiamiPushtheLimit]

Thank you FEMA. FLORIDIANS RELY ON AND APPRECIATE FEMA 100%!!

[AmandaLee-wd]

I'm wanting to reconnect with my child Samantha Lee. Hope you are safe

[Soulfulvision]

Why when they were told to evacuate did these people stay

[emmytolkein]

Ya'll who are commenting negatively about Gov Desantis are probably not even from FLA. He is giving useful information to ppl affected by this hurricane and YOU are making it political

[winstonsizemore]

Bottom line unless you have the money to afford a hurricane proof home, it would be a fool's errand to think you can afford to live in Florida

[miperrogeorgeyfamilia]

Anybody knows about how it looks Bee Ridge in Sarasota near Siesta Keys ? My aunt lives there, she is old and couldn't get out on time. No phone service. I couldn't go and make it on time since I live North

[Jennjenn]

I cant listen anymore. He yells too much. Unnecessarily

[EdwardM-tp]

Mr. fingernails across the blackboard voice 😖😣😩😫

[PRAYPEACEquility]

EVERYONE WHO WENT THROUGH THIS MESS PAT YOURSELVES ON THE BACK. GOVERNOR DESANTIS PRODUCED RESULTS AND IS TALKING ABOUT WHAT THEY HAVE DONE. SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD GUY TO ME. ONE WHOM EVERYONE CAN PROUDLY RELY ON IN HARD TIMES.

[Zion_RockBand]

That could been prevented if he had mobilized days before the hurricane touch. FL deserves better this individual how he talks about Floridians is like he doesn’t care because he is going after their properties for those that can’t repair their homes and also he fail to prepare them.

[NovaPrincess]

People are hurting, but De Santis can't stop playing politics for even one second. He needs to give the federal government due credit. Florida costs so much federal money because it's disaster prone. Homeowners insurance companies are fleeing the state. Florida will eventually need the govt to step in to insure these homes within the next 20 years.