The imminent arrival of Hurricane Milton to the coasts of Florida has that region of the country in suspense after the magnitude of what would be one of the largest natural disasters in recent years became known.
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However, despite the obvious risk posed to people by remaining in immediate evacuation areas and waiting for the hurricane to hit, some have made the decision to remain in their homes.
‘Take a photo to identify them in case they die’
The situation is critical considering the speeds that Milton has recorded unlike other disasters of this type that have made landfall in recent years.
For this reason, the relief and security agencies of Florida counties have made efforts to make the population see that, if they remain in their homes, they could have serious consequences or even death.
The images that have been recorded of the evolution of the hurricane are shocking. Now, a police officer in Tampa, one of the areas that will be most affected by its passage, gave a shocking warning to those who do not want to evacuate.
In a conversation with Enrique Santos, the woman predicted a fatal fate for the disobedient. When asked what she would say to those who do not evacuate, the woman responded that the only thing was to facilitate the identification of their bodies after the disaster:
“Let them take a photo with their clothes so we can identify them after the storm in case they die,” the woman mentioned seriously and emphasized the lethality of an irresponsible decision such as not evacuating.
🇺🇸🌀 | SHOCKING!
Tampa authorities issue a strong warning to those who refuse to evacuate due to Hurricane Milton:
“Take a photo, and write down your names and dates of birth, in case we need to identify your bodies.”pic.twitter.com/RQPau2Bm6J
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“This storm is going to be deadly for people near this area. Take a Sharpie and Write down your date of birth, it becomes easier for us later with the rescues and recovering the bodies,” continued with the recommendation.
This shocking warning is made in order to make people understand that they do not want to leave their places of residence or follow evacuation recommendations.
Milton is expected to pass through this part of the United States on Wednesday and move across the Florida Peninsula until Thursday. So far, thousands of people have left for safe places.
Finally, the winds are expected to cause extensive damage to infrastructure and also cause flooding and strong storm surges in the south of the country.
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