BREAKING: DeSantis Details Damage, Fatalities, & Early Response After Hurricane Milton Hits Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) holds a press briefing to address the response to Hurricane Milton.
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[@epicfantasy]

Prayers work 🛐

[@M.M-f9i]

100%

[@Not2daysatan]

Truth🙌🏼

[@matthewpicklesimer293]

Amen

[@mov1ngforward]

Thank you, Governor DeSantis! You've done a beautiful job handling these weather issues. God bless you and the state of Florida. I pray you get sunshine soon to dry it out.

[@waynelayton8568]

Sounds like it wasn't as bad as it could have been. The prayers and love has been heard by GOD

[@wwjccsd]

The eye wall collapsed right before landfall. It was at worst a cat2 at this time and fell off to a cat1/tropical storm almost immediately.

[@donnapollock]

Thank you Gov. Ron DeSantis for your quick action and for staying on top of this storm. You are such an amazing Person and a GREAT Governor Too. Every State would be Lucky to have you. I will be a Voter in 2028 when you run for President again. You deserve it and so do all of The American people...God Bless you..

[@jeffduncan2975]

Fantastic Update. Detailed! Thank you Gov!

[@deniseankin325]

Giving God the glory for so many answered prayers ❤🙏🏻🕊️

[@kathesteiner8830]

Indeed ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosanneshinkle4133]

Yes! Prayers helped our great state!

[@thearchedpromise3271]

Yessssss! The Lord hears the cries and prayers of His people!!!

[@EricCare1]

Amem!!

[@totallydomestic433]

Amen!

[@fancy-on5hn]

Just got power back. Great job coordinating preparation and resources well in advance of this storm. We appreciate you Governor!

[@Leroyjenkins999]

No power here yet😢

[@SundayzCrows33]

Impressed with your Governor Floridians, he’s got it under control 👍🏻 He cares about his citizens and that’s a huge bonus.

[@FreePressEK]

Mr Desantis your Governor is a superb competent loyal Politician to Florida and it's population. Stay strong Florida. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@MediaMaverick_]

Yeah, the same guy who removed all "climate change" mentions and initiatives from Florida state government...denial is a heck of a drug. I do hope people can recover quickly, but perhaps time to acknowledge that we need to take action to mitigate the damage being done by climate change. It's undeniable.

[@lindanorris2455]

he is like governor beshear after strong tornadoes: present, on -time. shows up and doe snot need ORPAH to tell him what to do! what chs" think WHOOP AND THE VIEW?

[@karenbee1898]

Thank you Gov. DeSantis for your strong and caring leadership in FL and for not forgetting about the pets!

[@MediaMaverick_]

Ask him why he had state government remove all mention of "climate change?" There's something called denial, and it doesn't bode well. My best wishes to all who have suffered though. Hopefully better leadership awaits.

[@scottlauraosborn2615]

Desantis is an amazing governor! No amount of web info or social media can get the word out for help as quickly and as easily as this! Thank you for all everyone does to make Florida great!!

[@amybonham9493]

Leading by example.

[@barbo1106]

Governor DeSantis is always on task. 💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikesy2011]

It is funny how you guys "overlook " his acts of buffoonery.

[@MediaMaverick_]

Hardly....always on task denying the impact of climate change. Even Exon admitted in the 1970s it would become a factor,. We need to prepare for the future, not deny it.

[@Justin_Ex_Factor]

Ron be on top of his job….. gotta salute that!!!

[@natc655]

THE BEST GOVERNOR EVER. WE ❤️ YOU. AWESOME JOB AT KEEPING FLORIDIANS SAFE😊

[@lili.h1813]

Good governor and his TEAM.

[@rebeckamickelboro6159]

Wow! The level of organization here is amazing. Other states need to take notes.

[@HeatherMerrell]

They're taking notes and trying to figure out how to give trump credit 😂

[@ivanbluetarski9071]

@@HeatherMerrell seriously what is wrong with you ?

[@Thatoneguy-vd8ge]

​@@HeatherMerrellYou are unhinged. Unreal

[@Sundayschoolnetwork]

Yes, our governor is excellent 👍 he knows how to plan and how to execute that plan. Ex-military serves us well!

[@robmlisanti]

@@Thatoneguy-vd8ge Trump is Unhinged

[@jd-it4on]

We made it through ,florida 💪

[@1msbucket]

Tough buggers ya all are🫡!

[@fredcory2686]

This is what a prepared Leader looks like.

[@ronaldnelson6692]

When your state is hit with 1-3 hurricanes each year, it becomes second nature.

[@HeatherMerrell]

​@@ronaldnelson6692or. Hes an excellent leader no matter where he serves

[@ivangranger8494]

@@HeatherMerrell👍🏼 And Noticed all across,the nation. Just as we notice the nearly four years of two, that offer nothing.

[@lindanorris2455]

right on!

[@evabanar2787]

What an AWESOME Governor we have God Bless him

[@holyearth]

You know he’s not!! DeSanctimonious is awful, car insurance rates are one of the highest in the nation because he refuses to do pip reform, that’s because he’s lobbied by the big insurance companies. Don’t even get me started on citizens and the lack of home insurance policy providers

[@williamtatum-e2l]

@@holyearth of course he has a big response when its his rich south florida friends taking a hit but look at his response when helene hit fl, all the attention was on tampa area when keaton beach, steinhatchee and other coastal panhandle towns were completely flattened. i give him props on fuel management. we have gotten help from him and but nothing compared to his buddies in the south.

[@claudiaclark6162]

The Sun came up and we are still here. Thank you everyone Thank you Governor DeSantis

[@ivanbluetarski9071]

@@holyearth insurance is only a protection racket with out the protection any way

[@holyearth]

@@ivanbluetarski9071yes but the prices keep going up

[@bonchauvin5744]

DeSantis rocks! What a guy……..

[@raydemos1181]

sure, he rocks, he did ot shut the state down for two years like that michigan woman did during the pandemic

[@debralambert4840]

Thanks President Trump for letting linemen stay free at your Hotel

[@LuvsCats297]

Trump MAGA 2024 God bless you

[@onlytruth1776]

And none of the Mainstream media will mention it, if they do they'll say it's a political move, they're disgusting.

[@mypinkskies]

Gov. Desantis is exactly where he is supposed to be as a leader in Florida.

[@lougait4362]

But yet he refuses to admit climate change has anything to do with this

[@connieworcester55]

@@lougait4362 It's hurricane season every year from June to Dec.. nothing new under the sun.. smh...........

[@shelbyday5522]

@@lougait4362 Why is that something He needs to do? Climate has been changing since the dawn of time. Extreme heat and cold both have ravaged earth. I do try to limit what I buy that becomes waste, but the US is responsible for less than 5% of the worlds waste. So I'm not really sure why those words not leaving His mouth is a detriment to the actions He's currently taking. He kept politics out of it, as He should when immediately following a natural disaster impacting millions of lives.

[@ConstanceRussell-t6f]

Hey kamala this is how it's done. DeSantis is an awesome Governor.

[@holyearth]

He’s awful and you know it!! DeSanctimonious is awful, car insurance rates are one of the highest in the nation because he refuses to do pip reform, that’s because he’s lobbied by the big insurance companies

[@shayneaguilar2114]

This is disgraceful. How could he hold this press conference while Joe Biden's asleep! Everyone knows the president is only available between 10am and 1pm. Show some respect for the POTUS Mr. Governor.

[@cinthial7220]

@@holyearththank Kamala your not the only state dealing with that

[@MonroeAbney]

I'm in Colorado I'll vote for Donald Trump and Vance president in 2028

[@preoccupied4800]

@@holyearth He's an outstanding governor. Just because you've got an axe to grind doesn't mean anything at all; you give yourself away by calling him DeSanctimonious, which just shows you're a biased activist.

[@carol242]

Thank you Governor De Santis! Also thank you to all others involved in restoration. You are all Awesome!

[@fordsrestorations970]

Before I say goodbye , the nice-looking lady with the sign language did a excellent job.

[@terrikrueger1226]

This is the gold standard in emergency response. Take note, Washington!

[@MicVic7780]

I think they should write an instruction manual so others may learn from them!

[@johnbaker9887]

He reads well.

[@belbal5004]

Nice to see sign language added. Prayers for Florida. GOVENOR- YOU AND SUPPORT workers doing an excellent job.

[@TrishaLivingston]

I LOVE our Gov... De Santis is fantastic! Bless you Gov! Stupid questions... this is just the morning after touch down for Milton. Is Gov De Santis expected to be psychic for some of these ridiculous question? He needs to just say.... 'sorry my crystal ball is MIA', when I know you'll know! That woman needs to address her insane questions to DC and let them answer!

[@TruthAHPrY-A]

DeSantis is amazing. He takes care of his state & his people. We always hear from him. He makes his presence known. So why have I not seen one video of the North Carolina governor taking action like this regarding his/her state with all the flooding?

[@johnbaker9887]

N. Carolina governor is probably working and not engaged in photo ops.

[@iAnon666]

@@TruthAHPrY-A it’s all there on google and KZbin. North Carolina Roy cooper did a press conference with Biden almost a week ago about North Carolina disaster recovery. Just search in KZbin, “Roy cooper Biden Helene” the entire briefing is there posted by PBS NewsHour

[@David-g5n2e]

I was blessed in my 1956 home on Daytona Beach, Florida. There's 2 to 3 feet of water in the backyard. I'm not going outside until it stops raining.😊

[@82441947]

No nonsense, get it done Governor DeSantis, people in Florida, you are so fortunate to have a man with this dedication and ability. If we could only clone him!😀

[@PaulaConley-km7qd]

Best Governor in the USA

[@jenniferrevilla5298]

Wow, super impressed with the handling pre and after he sorm. It is a well oiled machine. Other states could learn by example. Hey covered pretty much everything and gave excellent advice. I'm super impressed. 😍😍

[@joannsester7968]

Prayers. For. You. All

[@tonyathomas9540]

No word salad, so refreshing! He is the perfect example why good leadership is important. Incredible organization and impressive on so many levels. Thank you Governor!

[@youngraines851]

A Governor that really gets things moving & done for his people in Florida. Truly, he earned our RESPECT for all preparations that he, with his team has made, for the people, the businesses there.

[@laurastone6578]

I love how Governor DeSantis shuts down imbecile questions. It must be exhausting dealing with the partisan media that have no credibility.

[@tinarusso1459]

Awesome work Governor 👍

[@beachfrontbliss9151]

Incredible governor!!! Best example of an effective leader!

[@amandachristine9286]

I just have to say it, I am proud of our governor! I guarantee you he hasn’t slept in many days and look at everything he’s organized for us. It brought tears to my eyes this morning. I’m PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN 🇺🇸 We need to get the crooked politicians out before it’s too late.

[@deborah3912]

The simultaneous interpreter is fantastic! Thankyou Gov. DeSantis for your leadership and your team is excellent. Thank GOD the damage wasn't any worse!🙏🙏

[@bdud383]

Governor DeSantis is a great organizer. He stays on task. and he's been well prepared even before either of these two hurricanes hit. Governor DeSantis has done an awesome job of getting boots on the ground quickly. And taking care of business. This is how a well organized governor operates In a state's time of disaster. Other governors around the United States should take note. Once again, we think Governor De Santis were his organizational skills and his dedication to the task at hand.

[@paulbush6537]

Yeah but Gov Waltz signed a bill for tampon dispensers in the boys bathrooms 😂 plus watched his cities to burn to the ground to help small businesses 😢

[@vel230]

Florida getting it done without a bowl of Harris word salad.....

[@MilesMcCurtain10]

South Sarasota - all good here! Blessed.

[@PradeepGoorha]

DeSantis is what a governor should be. Good man; hats off.

[@jeffreybennersr4619]

Why can’t the federal government be as effective as Fl government????

[@ivanbluetarski9071]

i am sure you will work it out eventually lol

[@lisagunter6033]

It's like the difference between night and day isn't it

[@whenindoubt1000]

Because they don't try? Care? Watch the clock? or mismanaged. All or take your pick. Fla fortunate this governor dropped the presidential campaign.

[@iAnon666]

100s of millions of dollars have been released by the federal government for recovery efforts. What would be the area that they should be more effective?

[@user-jw4fz3sq1w]

Really glad you went through all the don’t do because there are so many people who aren’t aware of the dangers in still, waiting water. The bacteria thing, and the what could be underneath the water elements very good.

[@TheVir1177]

Thank you God for listening our prayers. Thank you Governor DeSantis for all your operations and preparation. Love all God bless you.

[@elchaconaso]

refreshing to not see any DEI behind our governor,go Desantis.

[@gailcarey3597]

Well done, Governor!

[@vincentgaita3653]

Absolutely love our governor

[@christinebowie1115]

Thank you Lord for Gov. DeSantis

[@1safety4all]

One of the Greatest Governors because he works for the PEOPLE of his state, all of them no matter democrat, republican, independent, everyone, God Bless the USA MAGA

[@YvonneWinborn]

The reason this works is that Desantas empowers his team to take ownership. Our country ignores Americans. The media has a role in this. 😢

[@festeringfiestaspcmon]

A true leader. Making it happen for FL!

[@jsin44]

A wonderful leader! Desantis🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@williamvillagomez69]

I am so amazed & in awe on how this was so well taken care of. Gov. Ron DeSantis is a Godsend & true patriot to this country. There’s still work to be done & all my love & prayers go out to you. God bless Florida 🫶🏽🇺🇸

[@enjoyboogie7786]

...WHAT A LEADER!!..A LOVE FOR THE PEOPLE ❤.

[@faithlove3127]

Praise the Lord he is answering our prayers Continue praying for you that everyone will be OK

[@AFriendofChristJesus]

Faithlove, I don't believe most people understand how powerful our prayers for mercy, protection, etc can be. Thank you LORD Jesus!

[@AFriendofChristJesus]

Amen! Thank you LORD Jesus!

[@sherryelebeauty]

This is my future President! Folks, this is what leadership looks like.

[@sweetme578]

His a awesome Governor

[@cindyhoskins7594]

What an excellent response team action . I will give it an A+++++++

[@moonbaby1969]

So wish he was still the Repub pick… So grateful for his leadership for our Florida residents. And on a different note, does anyone else see a resemblance of US Army Haas to Tony Soprano?

[@Foolofatook889]

DeSantis for president

[@holyearth]

You know he’s not!! DeSanctimonious is awful, car insurance rates are one of the highest in the nation because he refuses to do pip reform, that’s because he’s lobbied by the big insurance companies. Don’t even get me started on citizens and the lack of home insurance policy providers

[@2KADz]

2028 DeSantis

[@deniseferreri8978]

​@@holyearthno Michigan holds the title to the highest insurance rates..that's been known for years..

[@holyearth]

@@deniseferreri8978 I did not say the highest I said one of the highest and nowhere is the home owners insurance market more precarious than in the state of Florida

[@Foolofatook889]

@@2KADz he should have been the GOP nominee

[@Sivapriya108.]

Ron DeSantis is a HERO

[@holyearth]

You know he’s not!! DeSanctimonious is awful, car insurance rates are one of the highest in the nation because he refuses to do pip reform, that’s because he’s lobbied by the big insurance companies. Don’t even get me started on citizens and the lack of home insurance policy providers

[@terrysmith5883]

So why didn't the hero allow the FEMA Director Offer Damage Claims Updates for Florida Residents??

[@debbieb1482]

@@holyearthFlorida had joint insurance with private after hurricane Andrew, has nothing to do with this governor.

[@ruberbandman5850]

Glades county linemen, you are the best. thank you, thank you.

[@MrSpook-ri8kv]

Desantis needs to be in charge FEMA or have him appoint a qualified non DEI person to run it.

[@等閒之輩]

RDS will never work for a liberal.

[@debbie8436]

FEMA will be dismantled when TRUMP returns 🙏 and hopefully have DeSantis head a new and improved replacement 🙏

[@valarieclark1798]

Prayers were answered!❤😊

[@AFriendofChristJesus]

Thank you LORD Jesus!

[@Cagirl_818]

I might not agree with everything desantis does but he handled this very well

[@user-yd1vx4mk1l]

He should give a class to other governors. He has his stuff together

[@fw5532]

That WSJ question 🤦🏻‍♂️ That media source is truly failing.

[@YvonneWinborn]

Reminder the media includes the weathermen. So if they have a problem with how this was handled speak to them.

[@ShineYourInnerLight]

Amen 🙏🏽 wish you were the governor of North Carolina

[@InActionReaction]

Massive shout out to the De Santiago administration

[@julieredmond5192]

Great job Ron DeSantis! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@joannsester7968]

Faith. Hope

[@donaldbrowder3914]

Every state needs a man like Ron de santos.

[@MilR8897]

DeSantis ....

[@weneedmorecompassion9841]

I have a new respect for this man. He is a great leader

[@janeyl6172]

And that’s how it done boots on the ground before morning even came , assessment of damages, on going search and rescue and lastly and actual plan!!!

[@iAnon666]

Florida has done a good job, I hope they continue to for the sake of everyone affected. Many areas like western North Carolina have never had to deal with disasters on this scale. I imagine hurricanes every year help with knowing what to do

[@chrisbowen9043]

Very competent Governor. Knows what is EXPECTED of him!

[@christierowe3832]

Clearly, North Carolina Gov could take a few notes from Fl Gov. N.C. hasn't even been on tv giving update but instead is hindering efforts to help

[@claudiaclark6162]

There are always criers Governor just tune them out

[@thomastodd8521]

Thank you! Gov. Ronnie D!

[@TNTstarseed]

Never. Been A florida resident but I followed this governor for the past four years And I have never been more impressed.Absolutely.A role model for all governors💜🩵💜🩵

[@DarleneTheisen]

God be with you all.give you all you need.you are all amazing!!!¡!

[@elijahseibert6957]

Best governor ever I’m in Clearwater and the clean up is under way. Also you can see the love in the community everyone is helping out. It’s sad that it takes tragedy to see the best in people but refreshing nevertheless

[@Dandelion0962]

Fantastic post-follow-ups !

[@marybarnes6258]

Best governor ever! I'm stuck with horrible Kathy Hochul. NY for TRUMP 2024!

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

We have the BEST GOVERNOR IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY!!

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

If that were true he wouldn't bow down to an orange fascist.

[@erikamonterroso7743]

Love you Gov. A great leader saving lives..

[@debbie8436]

Every State needs a DeSantis 🙏🙏🙏 and these heads of Agencies

[@TaiBibleTNV_JesusFollower]

Praise Lord Jesus. Thanks be to God for his love and mercy. Thank you so much to you all for the upright heart, love and good works to help each other. Thank you that you all prayed with me yesterday morning: {Lord Jesus! Have mercy on us. If you are willing the Hurricane Milton shall be died down. With reverence I prayed to you, the Creator of the universe. 'David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him Lord?'(Matt.22:43) Let us pray.} "23“I have the right to do anything,” you say-but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”-but not everything is constructive. 24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others."(1 Corn. 10:23-24) "1Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."(1Cor. 11:1)

[@rodmondh]

Well, we made it through the Hurricane here in FLORIDA!! It was a little too close for comfort, but me,my mother & corgi are safe just patiently waiting on power to be restored along with millions of others & just glad we have our lives & home still,this will be our last year living in Florida as it's not worth the stress & anxiety every year of losing your life & home! Thank you sooo much to everyone who was kind & those whom prayed for us! ❤️👦🐶👩‍🦳❤️

[@MilR8897]

Thank you to our Gov DeSantis for such great leadership! Thank you sir!

[@victorbarranca2910]

Governor DeSantis and his team did an outstanding job, I wish our governor here in New York can learn from him.

[@elizabeth84266]

GOD BLESS GOV. DESANTIS!!!

[@tinasam9996]

Kamala would never be able to handle DeSantis' job!!! Great job!!!

[@kitkat9341]

Like Trump could! NOT.

[@JBrandiTV]

Prayers to the ones lost and I'm thankful it wasn't worse.

[@johnnieblackburn3182]

Now, here is a REAL BOSS! What the hell is wrong with the North Carolina Governor and leaders?? YOUR PEOPLE NEED YOU! Thank you, Governor Ron DeSantis for putting the American people in Florida at the top!!

[@tiffanyleighcrim4669]

Thank you thank you sir Calm line clear !!!

[@j.sumner6999]

Can anyone possibly imagine Kamala in this situation and vote for her? One would have to be incredibly stupid.

[@claudiaclark6162]

The Sun came up and we are still here. Thank you everyone Thank you Governor DeSantis

[@lili.h1813]

Praise God 🙌