Hours after Hurricane Milton slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents and leaders within the area have hit the streets to survey the injury and clear particles.
Right here’s what the aftermath appeared like in components of the hardest-hit areas of Florida’s Gulf Coast:
#LBK! Our TFIT group has accessed the island through the Longboat Cross Bridge (N Finish of LBK) and the preliminary evaluation alongside Gulf of Mexico Drive exhibits it’s all clear. FDOT should nonetheless assess the bridges for potential injury earlier than entry is restored. pic.twitter.com/k8wcUSeNzB
** PLEASE ** STAY OFF THE ROADS. Energy strains and bushes are down, and lots of site visitors indicators aren’t working. First-In Groups are assessing injury and clearing roads – however site visitors is slowing their progress. pic.twitter.com/DfRpi2PSja
NEW: We’re outdoors of our workplace constructing proper now in downtown St. Petersburg, the place dozens have gathered to take footage of the crane that fell final night time.
Please keep off the roads so rescue and restoration crews can survey injury. Early this morning, BPD’s Crime Discount Crew helped clear bushes to rescue crews may being the work of finding residents who selected to not evacuate. Street closures: https://t.co/jOLVHjKVrppic.twitter.com/sbqp0KdAAV