Becker's Healthcare October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota, Fla., as a Category 3 storm at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Here are nine things to know about the storm and its effects on hospitals in the region.
1. The damage. Search-and-rescue operations are underway Thursday morning after Hurricane Milton triggered tornadoes across Florida. Authorities said that once daylight arrives, crews will have a better ability to assess the areas damaged by the tornadoes, though early reports have already confirmed fatalities. St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson told CNN that fatalities were reported after a tornado ripped through a mobile home retirement community in St. Lucie County.
Local officials are urging Florida residents to stay sheltered in Pinellas County and Tampa as many roads...
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