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Hurricane Milton, a powerful storm, is approaching Florida, prompting mass evacuations and closures of major attractions like Disney World. Officials warn of catastrophic impacts, while airlines cancel flights. Communities brace for severe weather and potential devastation as preparations intensify.

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Hurricane Milton, a massive Category 4 storm, is rapidly approaching Florida, prompting widespread evacuations and state of emergency declarations across various counties. As the storm barrels through the Gulf of Mexico, millions of residents are being urged to evacuate, particularly in coastal areas at high risk of catastrophic flooding and dangerous storm surges. Insiders warn that the storm could result in "unsurvivable" conditions for those who remain in affected regions (https://news.sky.com/story/hurricane-milton-latest-millions-told-to-evacuate-as-florida-braces-for-unsurvivable-storm-13230451)].

State officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis, are actively managing the response, including closing schools, canceling flights, and seeking to prevent price gouging as citizens scramble for essentials like fuel and groceries (https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-officials-crack-down-on-price-gouging-as-hurricane-milton-approaches)]. Hospitals are preparing for an influx of patients, or potential damage due to the storm (https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/florida-hospitals-brace-for-impact-as-hurricane-milton-approaches-hurricane-124100900053_1.html)].

While many large businesses and theme parks like Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their doors temporarily, other organizations are sending aid and volunteers to assist residents in need (https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michiganders-send-aid-florida-braces-for-milton/)].

Communities are still recovering from the impacts of previous storms, Helene and Ian, making the situation even more precarious. Weather officials are warning that Milton could exceed previous storm forecasts, meaning that emergency preparations must be swift and thorough (https://www.the-sun.com/news/12628462/hurricane-milton-double-size-florida/)]. Local governments are implementing strategies to protect infrastructure, with a focus on bolstering flood defenses in cities like Tampa, where efforts have not yet been fully completed (https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/hurricanes/flood-protection-project-tampa-incomplete-city-braces-hurricane-milton-rcna174484)].

As the storm is set to make landfall imminently, the state remains on high alert, poised for what could be one of the most impactful hurricanes of the season (https://

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