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How the Coast Guard is preparing for Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, federal officials are preparing for quick responses after the storm sweeps through the state. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Douglas M. Schofield joins CBS News with more on rescue and response preparations. Source

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Hurricane Milton set to bring flash flooding to Orlando

President Biden on Wednesday said Hurricane Milton is expected to be one of the worst and most destructive storms on record as it barrels toward Florida. The president also said the federal government is ready to respond to the hurricane’s destruction. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest on conditions in Orlando. Source

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Former NOAA hurricane hunter unpacks the dangers of Milton

The National Weather Service is describing Hurricane Milton as a “historic storm.” It could be the worst hit to Tampa, Florida, in more than a century. Jeff Masters, a scientist who formerly worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s hurricane hunters, joins “America Decides” to examine the dangers of the storm. Source

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Health care workers brace for Hurricane Milton landfall

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as soon as 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday near Sarasota, Florida. It is still a Category 3 storm packing winds of 120 miles per hour. Kimberly Guy, co-chief operating officer for BayCare Health System, joins “America Decides” to discuss the health care response. Source

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U.S. energy secretary talks possible Milton blackouts, fuel shortages

Nearly 2,000 Florida gas stations say they have already run out of fuel ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. The storm damage could worsen things in the hours and days ahead. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joins “America Decides” to discuss what her department is doing to prepare. Source

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Hurricane Milton hours away from hitting central Florida

Hurricane Milton is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico and is set to hit central Florida in just a few hours. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti, David Yeomans and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the conditions and the federal government’s response. Source

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