Cleanup from Hurricane Milton’s destruction was slow going Saturday, with roads in some counties still impassable, resources scarce for some evacuees making their way back home and power only gradually being restored.
Milton hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday evening and barreled east across the state, wreaking havoc before spinning out into the Atlantic. Though the Tampa Bay area was spared potentially catastrophic storm surge, Milton’s pounding wind and rains left destruction in its path, and triggered deadly tornadoes far from landfall. Officials have said at least 17 people were killed across Florida. Reports of damage are still trickling in.
Here’s the latest in Sarasota:
Where is gas near me? Hurricane Milton caused long lines at pump, here’s how to find gas
“We’re very confident on reopening the ports like Tampa to make sure that fuel is continuing to flow,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference Thursday afternoon. “We have a lot of fuel in reserve and the state if we need to fill any gaps, but I’m confident we’re going to be able to have an adequate amount of fuel delivered to the gas stations one way or another.
Gas stations Where is gas near me? Hurricane Milton caused long lines at pump, here’s how to find gas
Hurricane Milton evacuees make room for recovery workers as they leave hotels for home
Area hotels have pivoted from housing Hurricane Milton evacuees to lodging restoration, relief and security teams helping with the recovery efforts.
Evacuees Hurricane Milton evacuees make room for recovery workers as they leave hotels for home
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This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Sarasota, FL after Hurricane Milton: How communities are doing
