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October 11, 2024

Millions in Florida Remain Without Power as Hurricane Milton Death Toll Climbs to 16
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In Florida, more than 2.5 million customers remained without power this
morning as the damage from Hurricane Milton became clearer: at least 16
people killed, widespread wind and water damage to homes and businesses,
and "severe" levels of erosion that will permanently alter Florida's
coastline. The Fitch Ratings group warns Milton could cause Florida
property owners up to $50 billion in insured losses. This is Calvin Lee
Hamilton, a resident of St. Lucie County on Florida's Atlantic coast,
where tornadoes spawned by Milton tore through a retirement community,
killing six people.

Calvin Lee Hamilton: "I tried to get prepared for the hurricane. Then
the tornado hit. I'm like, the tornado hit before the hurricane. This is
a double disaster."



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