St. Lucie County reels from Hurricane Milton’s wrath, assesses widespread damage

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — As Hurricane Milton steadily strikes away from Florida, St. Lucie County says it’s assessing the damages from the robust storm.

St Lucie County stated first responders and public works crews are busy tackling the aftermath of two tornadoes that hit on Wednesday at round 4:30 p.m. Sadly, the St. Lucie Medical Examiner has confirmed that these tornadoes have induced 4 deaths.

St. Lucie County Emergency Administration officers are asking the general public to stay off the roads till it has been deemed secure to take action. Officers stated wanderers might impede vital response and restoration operations.

A information convention will likely be held by county officers on Thursday at midday, offering extra particulars.

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Important harm has been reported to a number of properties and buildings throughout St. Lucie County, together with the Metropolis of Port St. Lucie and surrounding unincorporated areas. The severely affected areas embody:

In response to the pressing want for shelter, St. Lucie County has collaborated with its county Public Faculties and the Florida Division of Well being St. Lucie County to open a further shelter at Fort Pierce Central Excessive Faculty for residents displaced by the tornadoes. Nurses and disaster counselors can be found on-site to supply help, officers acknowledged.

As of 6:35 a.m. on Thursday, over 64,000 clients are experiencing energy outages in St. Lucie County. Florida Energy & Gentle (FPL) experiences 48,870 outages, whereas Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has 15,567 clients affected. St. Lucie County stays steadfast in its dedication to making sure the security and well-being of its residents.

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