Hurricane Milton

Question 1

Why was the area vulnerable before the storm hit?

Answer 1

-Hurricane Helene had left severe damage
-Median age of 66

Question 2

Primary impacts of the hurricane?

Answer 2

-Flooding (2.5m)
-Destruction to homes and infrastructure
-30 facilities left without power
-3.3 million people left without power.

Question 3

Secondary impacts of the hurricane?

Answer 3

-Disease from floods
-Fuel shortages (70% of gas stations in Tampa and St Petersburg)
-Power outages
-140 tornado warnings
-$50B in damages

Question 4

What were the short term responses to the hurricane?

Answer 4

-Mandatory evacuations in the red zone (Tampa)
-Rescue operations by national guard with 6500 people
-Federal aid to bring $24B for farmers

Question 5

Long term responses to hurricane Milton?

Answer 5

-Rebuilding of homes (helped by World Vision NGO 150)
-$500m for restoring electrical grid
-Federal aid to bring $24B for farmers

Question 6

How many people died in Milton?

Answer 6

30 people

Question 7

What was the condition for rebuilding by FEMA?

Answer 7

Would only be rebuilt if repairs cost less than 50% of market value