Gov. DeSantis news conference ahead of Hurricane Milton

[@carguy0000]

Hundreds of Canadian line workers and technicians spent the past week in the United States helping restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers affected by Hurricane Helene.

[@vkng_drag0n982]

Thanks to Canada for being an excellent neighbor.

[@texasgermancowgirl]

Thank you Canada

[@vikkiarcila3462]

Thank you Canada for your help

[@Usernameblahblahnblah]

Yes! They have been here in my area of upstate South Carolina. We are grateful for their prompt response and their willingness to travel down here to help us. God bless!!

[@LadyRah89]

Thank you Canada!

[@Alaska-me5jc]

May God Bless Florida and everyone involved. Love being sent to all of you from Alaska ❤

[@Thomas-em9du]

Prayers 🙏 for all people and animals in the path of Milton. Also for those recently devistated by Helene 😮😢

[@doloresperez5296]

Thankyou, for getting us prepared before hand, its better to be safe then sorry😊

[@tiffanyshadleyhaulkindagir7378]

Sending prayers to Florida 😢. I used to live there. I left because of the hurricanes . Im sending hugs and prayers to everyone there.

[@mackm7781]

If I have a house left, I am leaving also.

[@eternalskeptic]

Yeah, I'm doing absolutely nothing also.

[@Rain9Quinn]

Wise.🫶🏻

[@omidMPG]

Smart decision

[@Beachkid-ru5he]

Homeowners insurance becoming more unaffordable by the day . DeSatan made a deal with the insurance industry. Rick Scott benefited from it as well. It’s all about THEM. Not US 😞

[@21cookiepm]

I’m praying for all of us in Florida🙏🏾

[@rutheeacosta]

Tampa here, I have a feeling it’s gonna do how Charlie did meaning it’ll go south from here but either way this thing is a monster. Sending prayers your way too and whoever else is here with us🙏🏼

[@ruthhaney2946]

Sending prayers to Florida from Chicago 🙏🙏

[@eternalskeptic]

Yeah, I'm doing absolutely nothing also.

[@SouthsideTony-ml2xe]

We are Praying for you all in NYC.

[@jessicamarie8299]

@@rutheeacostaI hope so

[@peachesandcream3415]

My church family and my blood relatives are in Florida! I’m praying for the safety of all Floridians, I’m praying ❤🙏🏽

[@Rain9Quinn]

Blessings & protection to all those workers trying to protect the people, may all in Florida, including my relatives & friends, survive.🙏🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@MarieJones-yl9fo]

Praying for all the people in Fla.from SC

[@griselperez8877]

May God be with every Florida family and keep our firth responders safe during the time hurricane Milton pass over our state.

[@jorgeldejesus8465]

My Prays for Florida now, as a Hurricane Cat 4 survivor (Maria, 2017) in Puerto Rico, I can say, Evacuate, don't hesitate, be prepared to be without power for weeks, if you have a Tornado Shelter and you see your house in risk, use it, don't run in the middle of a Cat 4 Storm Again , my Prays , be strong my Second Home !

[@kalipress4338]

Thank you Governor and all of the teams to protect Florida and all the people. Thank you for supporting NC as well.

[@DeborahYoung-yw1in]

Yes, thank you so much. NC

[@Angeleyes340]

Many prayers go out to Florida 🙏🏻

[@elainegoolsby9902]

Thanks for the beautiful Sign Language Lady, she does a great job. God bless her service. I'm praying that Our Lord will calm this storm. Praise God for His mercy! 🙏🤗

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

Hey I just sent a comment yesterday for thinking of the Deaf community. Our President does not even do this! Yes, thank-you! 😊

[@gregdubose8266]

Man that sign language chick is killin' it

[@metalmamasue3680]

I don't think my arthritic fingers even straighten out like that anymore 😂

[@breezybreeze12]

Prayers to Florida!

[@jeanmullins3284]

Florida's leaders are so impressive!!! They are preparing with all things in mind. ❤❤

[@debseechange8902]

You should watch, JLR investigates, channel where he tours the massive Florida preparations with ambulances, amenities and much much more, it was sad to watch, knowing what the NC community is going through.. I pray the people that need to leave, have left 🙏 love and strength from Australia 🇦🇺 so much evil….Jesus is coming 🕊️

[@enjoyboogie7786]

...PRAYIN FOR FLORIDA❤.

[@carolynfortin9812]

This is what leadership looks like

[@KB12023]

Thank you, Gov Desantis and all the citizens pulling together. This is how to do it!

[@Sassyellechica]

Im praying for my family in Tampa and Orlando 🙏🏿 stay safe ppl

[@N-T.My.T]

Same here, my elder father is in Tampa and my son and grandkids are in Polk county and other family in Riverview and manete county 😢

[@Sassyellechica]

@@N-T.My.T I have family in Riverview, Sun City and close to downtown Tampa

[@scgaliop7921]

@@Sassyellechica Me too. Let’s send up those prayers❤️

[@Sassyellechica]

@@scgaliop7921 Yes 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@ibethmartinez6882]

Tell them to please evacuate

[@BARBIEJA4ANDI]

Thank you, Governor! We so appreciate what you are doing for all your constituents here you are the best!

[@josephwheeler8753]

I pray for the decent people of Florida. I am not impressed with this MAGA governor, DeSantis. I believe racial hatred is spurring these violent storms God is not pleased with racism. Racism hurts like a hurricane.

[@iheartastrology7877]

the sign language interpreter is amazing. thank you. came for the news and stayed for her. lol

[@garyescobar6831]

she's really annoying

[@MEANHUSTLE]

the army guy is high or hung over because he cant keep still ...hay bro our lives are on the line '' dude this aint the time....SMH😳😦

[@eileenfuentes6975]

​@@MEANHUSTLE ?????

[@kcnurse19]

Props to her for trying to keep up with all the lists he reads so fast!

[@otaine1]

@@garyescobar6831 I agree. It doesn't seem as if she knows what she is doing. What do I know ? :)

[@juliecowin1349]

Ron DeSantis is a true leader in emergency preparedness! God bless him. God be with all those in the way of Milton. 🙏 from Nebraska

[@louisaberrios1789]

AMÉN ❣️🙏🏾🌹

[@yoanty16]

Praying for Florida🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@sandraburke1258]

*******FEAR gives POWER to SATAN--FEAR NOT FOR I AM WITH YOU sayeth THE LORD*******

[@barbg0915]

Amen and Amen ✝️

[@MustangRace39]

Thank you Governor, you are the best Gov. Florida can have, I’m proud to be a Floridian under your lead. Stay safe and God bless you fellas

[@vilmaprovidence9864]

God bless this governor constant prayers to all don't give up.

[@chrismaines1285]

Fully support this governor he is doing his best.

[@francisco_m7849]

Please, I beg everybody in Florida and I am in Florida. I’ve lived here all my life please I beg you do not look for tight alleyways with this storm. It is coming. It is huge and it’s gonna be devastating. Do what you can to survive. It is coming for the entire centralarea please I beg you

[@tiger38able]

You got one awesome governor and we’re all praying for you, Floridians!

[@kimcissell1905]

Stay strong Gov. America and the world needs you. ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@bargin2587]

BROTHERS WE WILL MAKE IT THROUGH THIS.

[@louisaberrios1789]

With God all is possible❣️🙏🏾🌹

[@-redacted_by_youtube]

Not all of us

[@NATIONAL1776]

​@@-redacted_by_youtube you get what YOU speak in to existence

[@robinbaker9893]

Thank you Gov. DeSantis for your leadership, and thank you gentlemen for stepping up to keep Americans safe. May God bless you and keep you safe.

[@rita1259-y5c]

Kudos to DeSantis for good governing. Many prayers for Florida ❤

[@vikkiarcila3462]

Thank you Gov. DeSantis........this is why you were still needed for Florida.......only you could do what is needed to be done the way you have done for them......thank you from a Texan who has loved ones in Florida.

[@woodystefeneylee7290]

Wow..this guy is good ! Thank you

[@kmeccat]

From NY...we are SO JEALOUS that Fla has such a capable, logical Gov! Good luck down there--please get out and don't leave pets behind!

[@juicepark8785]

Desantis is really good

[@yolandastanislas4745]

How you going to speak for all of NY. Speak for yourself.

[@shaggyofwv]

⁠The OP is speaking for INTELLIGENT New Yorkers. Feel free to remain stupid.

[@pamelawynn558]

I wish DeSantis was on the ballot for President

[@tigerlilypritchard1237]

​@@pamelawynn558 One day...

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

DeSantis needs to be in charge of FEMA. He understands logistics and is prepared.

[@tigerlilypritchard1237]

Gawd, don't inflict that on him:-))

[@mablemullen5190]

We are praying for all Floridians, we had a granddaughter move to the Tampa area just before Helene!! Welcome to Florida, feel better about her with Gov. DeSantis in charge!!!

[@paulabizzak9532]

Thank you, Good Sir

[@clemmycat]

Thank you Governor DeSantis for taking care of Florida ❤

[@amberdevore3943]

if you live in these areas, GET OUT! Evacuate! take it seriously and leave! even if you just get to higher ground, it may save your life.

[@lorihall3411]

You’re such a pro at this Governor- I hope other governors are watching to see how it’s done! As a native Floridian, I greatly appreciate your leadership for our state! It’s comforting always to watch your press conferences! Thank you everyone for praying for us in the Sunshine State!

[@barbg0915]

We are all praying that Our Lord God will slow down and gentle this storm as Jesus did on the Sea of Galilee. Please know that we are constantly praying 🙏

[@sassyclass2555]

This man is what you call a GOVERNOR! He loves his people and his state and it shows!!!! Love Governor Desantis! The BEST in our nation!!!! ❤️ Prayers to ALL effected by these hurricanes!!!! ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@Becka-zb4kq]

Absolutely right,definitely there for the people

[@DeborahYoung-yw1in]

Leadership that loves and protects his flock. Very good to see. He also mentioned prayer ,the ultimate most powerful thing we can do .

[@purecanadian7792]

How much can Florida take. Thinking of you all from Canada ❤

[@jaqikennedy9990]

Governor DeSantis is doing an outstanding job for his citizen's of Florida & fellow Americans in surrounding States ....😊 🇺🇸 People in Florida are in good hands with this man in charge. ❤ Please folks...don't leave your pets behind... 🐕 🐈 🐁 🐦 🦜 🐍 ❤

[@przfghtr1]

DeSantis is a political shitbird and has been the worst governor I can remember.

[@taral2927]

I wish he was my Governor. What a leader!

[@Hapenparadise]

The BEST❣️👍🏻👏🏻🥰💥😎🦩🌴💥

[@queserasera7395]

We need him as PRESIDENT! ‼‼‼‼‼

[@coreyadkins8775]

Gov Desantis is doing an excellent job! ❤ From North Carolina and I hope that the Floridians take heed. Prayers

[@edithturner5402]

God bless DeSantis for trying to do everything he can for people in need. Much prayers to Florida.

[@EndalkHabeshaWorld]

May Almighty God protect the people. Stay safe, Florida!

[@ninachumnanvech5212]

THANK YOU MR. DE SANTIS, YOU'RE THE BEST.............WE'RE PREPARING FOR THE WORST...........HOPE FOR THE BEST. STAY SAFE FLORIDIANS, MILTON IS BIG..........LET'S .PRAY FOR ALL FLORIDA.

[@michelewuensch8468]

Governor is nothing short of amazing!

[@chrismaines1285]

This is one great governor! Maryland needs someone like this.

[@michelewuensch8468]

Every state needs this kind of leadership.

[@louisaberrios1789]

Illinois could definitely need one too❣️🙏🏾🌹

[@CB38096]

I’m glad he deals with truth during times of emergency including yesterday when he said that the government has no control over the hurricane or its path

[@richardwestern4860]

10/10 good job , /UK.............

[@susansouthworthpsy.d.3083]

Pray for Florida, everyone! Thank you Gov. DeSantis for your leadership

[@gloriaziegler5890]

I am praying that hurricane Milton will weaken and not cause any deaths or major damage. May God continue to bless every one. Be safe ❤

[@helenparisano6485]

Praying 🙏 for Florida God bless you Governor DeSantis

[@KathySpencer-mb7vi]

🤢🤮🤮

[@helenparisano6485]

@@KathySpencer-mb7vi👊

[@helenparisano6485]

@@KathySpencer-mb7vi😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@charlotteburkholder725]

DeSantis is the absolute best Governor!

[@lindadavis5668]

Control freak, control women, hates gays, disposes of our rights to read. Belittled teens for wearing masks, degraded Fauci, and anyone can do what Ron does. Not much!!! Oh yeah, don't go to college,be a truck driver. Oh and let vets teach our kids with out a degree. 😢😢. You don't need a degree, pick strawberries right. Ron? Let's see if he helps with food and rent.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@karenbezdek5135]

Praying for Florida 🙏

[@lisaanderson563]

Wow! This is what true leadership and love of citizens looks like!!! Way to go DeSantis❤️

[@jackyflowers3493]

Thank you, Governor, and responders. 🤗💗🍊🚁🚁

[@maryeure3686]

God is in control. I pray for his mighty hand to protect the people in the path of this storm. 🙏.🙏

[@Herewegoagainandagain]

Prayers for All. GREAT JOB GOVERNOR DESANTIS

[@lizzieb6311]

DeSantis doing what NO DEMOCRAT Politician does: Being PROACTIVE rather than being SHAMED INTO reaction - five days after the fact…

[@eshghebemihan2482]

GOD PROTECT ALL OF US IN FLORIDA 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@louisaberrios1789]

Yes, Keep Calm and Trust in God…We’re all praying for the state of Florida…🙏🏾

[@shotofwisdom]

DeSantis is such a good governor.

[@gingerreid8569]

God bless Florida and their Governor DeSantis

[@williamsmith3331]

New Orleans native who moved to Florida. Let's get it over with so we can make the repairs and get back to business.

[@butterflykisses4u]

well that is the plan

[@miguelmoreno5940]

Thanks Governor De Santis.

[@thegood9]

more leadership on that stage that anywhere in the White House.

[@CMoore8539]

Good I’m glad you called a state of emergency! This is the last thing that any of us need!!

[@victoriaimdahl6058]

Thank you, Governor DeSantis. You're really on point. You will make a fine president one day. I hope I get to see that day. I hope everyone and their furbabies and livestock stay safe.

[@CB38096]

President?🤣 he’s like the face of culture wars and he will be out of office in 2 years and then what for him?? He’s going to fight JD for republican heir in 2028?🤣

[@MarcDionne-d2x]

He's already tried to step out of the safe haven of FL, and onto the national stage; he was shown to be weak, unlikable, and was the first to bow out. He could never win a general election. Even now he is alienating FEMA. Don't get me wrong, I'm praying for the people of FL. And Ronnie is doing what he is supposed to do.

[@christyphillips3906]

Ron DeSantis really takes his job seriously and he looks out for Floridians in Florida he's a good governor

[@Hapenparadise]

He’s THE BEST!!!!💥❣️👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰😎🦩🌴🐬

[@darlenegould8485]

I am not a great DeSantis fan because of a lot of his policies, but his strength is definitely during times like these. I will say he shows good leadership at times like this.

[@Moonchild-bb5dr]

Wish you all well in tampa bay and all florida folks and animals and pets ❤

[@kristenlang6510]

I think it would be great for all states up and down the coast should be equipped like this. Sending prayers!

[@lindal9702]

Every state needs a governor like you Sir! You put our current federal disaster response from the current administration to shame. This is how it's done. I don't live in FL ( live in SC) but I know many people , family and friends who do . Thank you for your expert response to this impending storm.

[@cookiekitty8122]

Good job Governor. Bureaucracy has NO place in emergency. ALL HANDS ON DECK NOW.

[@doinitforfun888]

Governor what about these price gouging $10 dollars for a case of water. Some stations have no gas.Some People running out of gas waiting in line.

[@metalmamasue3680]

I've seen businesses charging more for gas too. It's awful to take advantage of folks in need.

[@DeeDee-il7zk]

What a difference in NC with a Democrat governor and Florida having a Republican Governor! The difference is Night and day!

[@jennyperez3981]

Keep away your politics while people are losing their lives and homes you are bringing your cheap talk . We could care less if republican or democrat in power we want everyone safe.

[@JoseSalazar-tj1tf]

Yeah North Carolina gets 10 huracanes every year stop it it’s like me saying Florida taking handouts

[@przfghtr1]

DeSantis is a waste. He’s done nothing politicizes everything just by existing. Dude has done nothing for the Tampa Bay Area and won’t after this storm.

[@arlenelaw5645]

De Santis great leadership

[@masteryancodesan]

Imagine working on a disaster before it's a disaster. Yall got the best governor in the union.

[@chadjohnson8622]

He would make a great director of fema

[@FRMHEVN]

Thankful for you Governor DeSantis! You are doing an amazing job! 💜🙏🏻🕊🇺🇸

[@mechanicgray]

Now this is how it's done.

[@patriciamccandless7940]

I recall the fires in FL years ago. They had the north and south lanes of I 95 open and both headed north so folks could evacuate.

[@paulabizzak9532]

Grateful for This Leadership^

[@SandraStewart-c2v]

Awesome governor wish my state NC had someone like this

[@katelloyd1016]

We appreciate and love Our Amazing Governor. Thank you Ron DeSantis for caring so much for our beautiful state❤

[@Miss.C.]

FEMA is socialism. Republicans VOTED against FEMA. 😂😂😂

[@shelhuff1043]

Desantis looking sharp as usual. What a leader!

[@robertsmith4150]

I'll admit he governs the weather well, but the politics not so much. I appreciate his concerns at this point being informative to make sure lives aren't in harms way.

[@leddmask]

He she laps up that socialism he hates so much, during hurricanes.

[@BonnieBentz]

If you're leaving you better get moving. We are behind our friends. Took them 10 hours from Tampa to Jacksonville. And yes, we ran into a few gas stations that were out of gas. No gas. Also, why did two major airports shut down at 9:00 a.m. this morning you better get those gas trucks in here

[@youngmoneysaint813]

No more gas that's it

[@anastachios]

They shut down because it’s already too dangerous to fly

[@dianalayne1207]

Great governor

[@Becka-zb4kq]

That sign language woman is amazing

[@metalmamasue3680]

She is. I don't even understand it and I find myself watching her and not paying attention 😂

[@Big_Slab]

I’m in Florida and have to work tomorrow driving a commercial truck

[@ruthkarter2057]

@Big_Slab. Thank you for being there for us at this time of need…🇺🇸❤️

[@louisaberrios1789]

Valla con Dios❣️🙏🏾🌹

[@universalash333]

The wind always wins. Even when the government has their hands in it…

[@Witnesses7]

I do a world prayer to our Father God ,in the holy name of Jesus, because when their's war on earth, there's war in heaven. Under the power and authority of Christ, I quote Jesus, " Peace Be Still." Amen😢

[@RaZhanBreonna]

Jesus name, Amen ❤️🙏🏽

[@marshabooth7300]

I vote Gov DeSantis best gov. ever. Great job!

[@Regina5327]

Kevin Guthrie asking for FEMA to allocate money for daily pay to haulers will significantly help remove debris after the storm. Great idea.