Milton

Milton’s death toll rises to at least 16 people after man is believed to have stepped on downed power line

The death toll from Milton has risen to at least 16, according to CNN’s tally, after a death was announced in Orange County, Florida. A man in his 60s was reported dead on Thursday after apparently stepping on a downed power line while cleaning debris from Hurricane Milton, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office tells CNN. …

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Egypt Independent October 11, 2024

As Hurricane Milton threatens the US, Helene could cost property owners more than $47 billion

New York CNN — Even as Florida braces for another major hurricane, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused up to $47.5 billion in losses for property owners. Helene, a deadly Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on September 26, caused “widespread and devastating” flooding across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, according to data …

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Egypt Independent October 8, 2024