DeSantis says Florida is upticking gasoline reserves ahead of Hurricane Milton

Published October 7, 2024 3:46pm ET



Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Florida is “amassing” its gasoline availability for residents in preparation for Hurricane Milton’s landfall.

As of Monday morning, Milton had become a Category 5 storm moving at windspeeds of 150 mph, with DeSantis taking numerous precautions ahead of the storm’s arrival in the Sunshine State. The governor explained Milton is expected to make landfall as early as Wednesday evening and that the state is preparing fuel availability for those who could be in need of it.

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