Lethal Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Florida – Shattering Details
On October 9, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Hurricane Milton, a strong Category 3 hurricane, made landfall in the vicinity of Siesta Key in Sarasota County, Florida.
More than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost electricity as a result of the hurricane’s destructive course, which included winds of over 120 miles per hour (mph) and heavy rain, especially in Sarasota, Manatee, and Hardee counties.
In an appeal on Facebook, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) asked citizens to “continue to shelter in place & remain vigilant!”
Several tornadoes tore across St. Lucie County as Hurricane Milton drew near, causing significant damage and casualties. Sheriff Keith Pearson reported “multiple fatalities” at the Spanish Lakes Country Club, a senior living facility close to Fort Pierce.
