The storm returned to category 4 and is expected to reach the North American state this Wednesday; Biden says it could be the worst in 100 years
Brazilians who live in Florida, in the United States, record their preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Milton on social media. This Wednesday (9.Oct.2024), the NHC (US National Hurricane Center, in Portuguese) categorized it as a level 4 hurricane – just below level 5, which is considered to be of greater risk. The agency estimates that the storm will hit the region on Wednesday night, local time.
Brazilians report difficulties in buying groceries and gasoline. Only the coast is on immediate evacuation alert. Therefore, some Brazilians who live in the interior of the territory preferred to remain in their homes.
US President Joe Biden (Democratic Party) said on Tuesday (Oct 8) that “could be the worst storm to reach Florida in more than 1 century”.
In videos on TikTok, Brazilian Rebeca Siqueira stated that she will not evacuate and showed some of the instructions she received from the local government. Watch:
@diaadianaamerica 🇺🇸 Update for you about the hurricane that is arriving in my city Let’s continue in prayer 🙏🙏 #statesunited #florida #orlando #braziliansinstatesunidos #brasileirosemorlando #hurricane #furacaomilton #hurricane ♬ original sound – Rebeca Siqueira / A “Gringa”
On the other hand, Maressa, who also lives in an area that is not being evacuated, had decided to stay in the city. However, he decided to evacuate the region because he did not feel safe. Watch:
@mahhney I think we’re going out #USA #hurricane ♬ original sound – Maressa
@mahhney We are evacuating, the hurricane arrives tomorrow at dawn #USA #hurricane ♬ original sound – Freedom_Lover
Watch other reports from Brazilians:
@millaacabral We are scared here, however, doing everything the authorities recommend so that we can be prepared for the hurricane. And may God protect everyone and all areas!! #braziliansnoseua #furacaomilton #orlando #florida ♬ original sound – Milla Cabral
@isaacsharon And I’m going to face Category 5 Hurricane Milton🙃 #gringo #florida #braziliansnoseua #hurricanemilton #usa ♬ I`ll Be The Man – Isaac Sharon
@giejoao_ Hurricane Milton in Florida. Update #Orlando #Florida #Milton #FuracaoMilton #Hurricane #HurricaneMilton #Hurricane ♬ original sound – Gi e Joao
#Brazilians #report #arrival #Hurricane #Milton #Florida #watch