Hurricane Milton

Photo Credit: Hurricane Mitlon Across Florida, US Crisis Response / Facebook

SIT REP 2: October 9, 2024, Wednesday PM Update

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

FL Division of Emergency Management

The Hurricane has now moved onshore and will move east across the state as a hurricane while continuing to bring life-threatening weather hazards. SHELTER IN PLACE.

Miami-Dade County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

A State of Local Emergency was declared on October 6th due to at that time of potential impacts to the area from Hurricane Milton. The EOC was activated to a Level 2 response to coordinate preparation, mitigation efforts, and responses.

Non-essential Count departments were closed today and will remain the same on Thursday, October 10th. They will continue to monitor local media and/or verified social media platforms.

Updates and Alerts: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/activation/home.page

Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1)

(Above: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue USAR FL TF1)

The Florida Task Force will stage in Ocala for Hurricane Helene on September 26th, but it appears they are being activated and redeployed to a new Hurricane (Milton).

This team consists of 106 members of the Miami-Dade Fire & Rescue Team.

They received many words of encouragement from their Fire Chief, Mayor, and other elected officials earlier today.

National Search Dog Foundation: 12 SDF-trained teams deployed today to Hurricane Helene, while 16 SDF-trained teams were activated earlier this morning to the western part of Florida’s coast.

(L) Photo credit: Los Angeles Fire Department

Personnel deployed represent UT-TF1, CA-TF3, CA-TF5, NE-TF1, CA-TF2, and OK-TF1) You can follow the team for updates or donate to their organization by visiting their website here: https://www.searchdogfoundation.org/hurricane-milton/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF0BrVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVs1kDhZ87u7tgDea1my1RO-Bw0DeRVi-i4_CCBp67_XsG5lc2lNNnGFuA_aem_XfnRwQjam0i9hFUSVr1RYQ

Hurricane Milton Emergency Response: This team will help facilitate donations, search and rescue, and evacuation transportation. They are based out of Miami, Florida.

U.S. National Guard: Over 51,000 U.S. National Guard soldiers from nine (9) states will respond to the Hurricane Milton incident with 20+ helicopters, 500+ high-water vehicles, and 10+plus water crafts.

CITRUS COUNTY (FL)

🌪️Winds will continue to strengthen and continue throughout the night into late Thursday morning, with possible tornadoes

🌊 There is a negative surge occurring along the coastline of Citrus County – do not attempt to enter areas where water has receded, as it will return quickly

🏡 Remain in a safe location until the storm passes

(Citrus County SO/EMA, 1712 PT)

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL)

First Responders: The St. Petersburg, home of the Tampa Bay Rays has setup its stadium to accommodate thousands of first responders.

JACKSONVILLE COUNTY (FL)

Shelter-in-Place: The Sheriff’s Office states to remain calm, stay at home or in a safe place, and avoid the roadways. They will have dozens of extra Officers on patrol throughout the Hurricane event to keep folks safe. Specialized teams are ready for any rescues and will work alongside crews to restore power and clear roads. (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office)

PUTNAM COUNTY (FL)

Ochwilla Elementary — For people and their pets.

Jenkins Elementary, Browning-Pearce, and Middleton-Burney Elementary– For people without pets.

Kelley Smith Elementary — For Special Needs only.

RESOURCES

SHELTERS – RED CROSS

Assistance needed? Visit redcross.org/get-help

HURRICANE MILTON ACROSS FLORIDA, US

Check in and share with your family and friends in case you are separate so you all know you are safe. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crisisresponse/555712533583232/?alias=555712533583232&source=search

WEATHER ALERTS

STORM SURGE

STOP: Do not walk out into receding water in Tampa Bay – the water WILL return through storm surge and poses a life-threatening risk. (Tampa Bay Emergency Management)

FLASH FLOOD ALERT

Photo Credit: NWS Tampa Bay

A Flash Flood Emergency has been issued for Tampa Bay until 2:30 a.m. ET. The National Weather Service says a 1 in 500-year rain event is underway in St. Pete. Over 16″ of rain has been measured at the KSPG airport. (Weather Nation, 1846 PT / 2046 EDT)

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