'All hands on deck': Mayor of Tampa shares how city is preparing for Hurricane Milton

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor speaks with NBC News' Tom Llamas about how the city is preparing for Hurricane Milton, which has strengthened to a category 5 storm.

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[rhondamcknight]

What about folks that can't leave, seniors, homebound nursing homes, poor and working poor.

[CapriceSmithh]

I’m in Tampa Florida & we’re ok….. just winds & rain. Prayer still works 💪🏾

[aimeem]

Oh my heart. Prayers up for Florida. I can't imagine what he's feeling.

[ericsneary]

I really hope the people heed her warnings and get out of there

[HDCalame]

Where are they putting all the Helene debris once collected?

[faithwalker]

Why can’t she run for President instead of Kamala? I would vote for her in a heartbeat! This is what a real leader looks like.

[SamIamNot]

She’s a good leader and her calm demeanor is a huge plus.

[SamIamNot]

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with humble hearts, asking for Your protection over Tampa Bay and all those in the path of this storm. You are the Creator of all things, and the winds and waves obey Your command. We pray, Lord, that You would calm the storm, still the winds, and keep the waters at peace. Shield our community from harm, protect the lives of the people and the creatures we hold dear, and preserve the beauty of the bay and the surrounding areas.

Guide and protect the emergency workers and all those in need of shelter and safety. Surround us with Your peace, and let us trust in Your mighty power to deliver us from this storm. We place our faith in You, knowing that You are our refuge and strength.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

[rooster]

If you chose to stay and not evacuate have the decency not to call for help and endanger someone else's loved ones you made your choice so live or die with it.