Watch: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall

Mass evacuations are underway with Hurricane Milton set to make landfall overnight in Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update Wednesday on preparations the state is making ahead of the storm.
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[@skabadabadam5015]

Time to vote for someone who takes climate change seriously‼️

[@nolanjdon3514]

Maybe once millions of lives are changed today people will wake up.

[@Music._Grove]

Ha!

[@jbow958]

Now it's time for people to wake up and realize that HARRP isn't a conspiracy theory.

[@jbow958]

​@@nolanjdon3514🤡

[@JimmiZero-n1d]

@@jbow958 They cloud seeded Ashville heavily once the storm hit - this is deep state election interference and land grab. They got a t 2 for 1 deal all the while bodies of little babies float down the river - Hell Waits for the filth in D.C.

[@Godric_71]

To FEMA, the National Guard and all other responders, THANK YOU and stay safe.

[@mikemagura7064]

Having lived in Florida my empathy is for the elderly who live in trailers and are so poor they can't evacuate!

[@Godric_71]

As for the families staying in nursing facilities with their loved ones, that has always been a thing. Most of the time, the family members don't stay in the facilities. That's fine because it makes our jobs as nurses and nursing assistants a little bit less hectic.

[@Godric_71]

The people working to remove the current debris are busting their butts. This is going to be a huge mess.

[@Bob-kl3es]

Crooked sherrif will steal your money but dont expect help on a windy day.

[@nolanjdon3514]

Career Shill

[@Bob-kl3es]

Second responders dont go out in storms!!!

[@edonna7370]

This man is amazing. I Pray he runs after Trump...wins. 4 years then This man❤

[@cheriecalingasan-fe9lz]

What a very good 👍🏽 Governor we have in Florida…. May GOD give him wisdom and knowledge to do his job for all Floridians and by the way quemala BACK OFF

[@mangographics225]

Where is Director of Emergency Management??? Why is DeSantis doing all the updates???

[@d.h.fremont3027]

The mail in ballots will not be delivered. The voters of the districts affected by the storm must be provided the opportunity to vote.

[@jimmyjames6487]

Doesn't matter. The fix is in.

[@jimmyjames6487]

Doesn't matter. The fix is in.

[@NNShephard]

Tampa is heavily democrat. I’m sure they will find a way for them to vote. Republicans in NC they don’t care.

[@tweetbird2426]

What is starlink internet 😐 do we use it after the power goes off

[@melindamercier6811]

Satellite internet/cell service that will be available even if towers go down. It requires a starlink device normally, but for disaster relief it will be direct to cell.

[@rosiealcala444]

I can’t want for starlink to work completely to Q phone

[@JimmiZero-n1d]

update you iphone to the latest revision - it will only work if your signal goes out.

[@tweetbird2426]

Thanks guys for the info

[@RonaldPetrin]

50% debris removed seriously a great job and important effort. Huge rewards to ameliorate next cleanup and saved lives from reduced flying debris. Important to have a designated top of chain of command. Governor acting as an Incjdent Commander, informing the public giving the necessary warning and advisories. It would’ve been nice to give Kudos all 20 states on bipartisan basis.

[@shelleyclements1620]

Thank You Starlink!❤❤❤. Praying for Florida !!!🙏🙏🙏

[@videoto]

I hope DeSantis doesn't send Florida's first responders to North Carolina, like he did when Florida was devastated by Hurricane Helene.

[@lindadiles191]

Because Gov. Desantis had things covered in Florida , shame on You , North Carolina was devistated with no help like You have, be thankful

[@meggrotte4760]

He's done more than FEMA has

[@ginahunter7807]

BS

[@cmdrls212]

he's an arrogant anti science buffoon that is directly responsible for telling people drill baby drill and more coal is the answer 😂

[@Music._Grove]

Agreed!

[@daniels6407]

Time to call our Mexicans brothers back to rebuild please.

[@Godric_71]

The Florida State Police would give us passes to keep in our cars that allowed us to cross bridges if they weren't washed out. Otherwise, you were not crossing.

[@dgatsf]

I wish that the governor of North Carolina was as proactive as DeSantis. This man truly cares about his State and the country. He’s doing a great job and it’s not his fault that the Biden Administration LOOTED the FEMA funds for illegals. We need to insist those funds be replaced and if they were illegally looted, someone needs to be fired.

[@yeahiamtalkingtuhupunk8157]

No aid for Desantis!

[@KenSoHappyClegg]

Omg he's making a wordy speech during a deadly crisis, not inspiring

[@Junk65]

Ron DiSaster is a joke

[@nolanjdon3514]

He’s a career Shill

[@Music._Grove]

He is the best governor in the US!

[@JimmiZero-n1d]

@@nolanjdon3514 Are you always this brainwashed or are you just showing off?

[@Nathalie-xh2tc]

Am telling you

[@mangographics225]

​@@Music._Grove He's a showboater looking to get his controlling mug all over the news but refuses to take help from Washington - partisan HACK gripping his claws to save his position.

[@lautaroaguilar9584]

Thank you Gov DeSantis 👍🏿👍🏿

[@Music._Grove]

Great job DeSantis! If all states had this governor it would be fantastic!

[@signalfire6]

They're not going to 'weather' anything. They're going to be GONE.

[@laquentinpotts9272]

He ain’t gonna do anything! He’s nothing but big joke for Florida!

[@lautaroaguilar9584]

Liberal politisizing an emergency. Typical.

[@Trilobita98]

Stay big mad and keep crying!!!

[@laquentinpotts9272]

@@Trilobita98 How about you stay in the lane of uneducated and cluelessness.

[@marymargaret3142]

He's useless. Republican rule has destroyed Florida.

[@melindamercier6811]

The vast majority of Floridians love him. You are in the minority. 😂

[@tomaburque]

Did the general not speak? Is he just a prop?

[@lindadiles191]

Its not most those ppl lik Fema and gov. Did You hear Its Ron and His ppl that is makn most of this happen, Listen again to where Hes pulled the help in from , mayorchaos needs to go learn fron Desantis

[@mangographics225]

I think he's SHAMEFUL!!

[@CChristi5]

DeSantis is a great governor.

[@roughjackson4050]

I would have voted for him

[@antoniodozier5284]

I love ron desantis he's amazing he needs to be president one day

[@mikemagura7064]

So petty and juvenile not to respond to V.P. Harris calls! Is he out filling sand bags?

[@CChristi5]

Wake up! He clearly said he is not aware of any call she made. He has been speaking to the President, why didn’t she just get on that call.

[@lautaroaguilar9584]

She’s not the President. He spoke with Biden. Cope.

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

He's under no obligation to entertain her attempt to interject herself in a matter she knows nothing about, for political points. She's despicable for even trying this.

[@walte153]

Yeah.... he has some nerve not being part of her photo-op. Just the fact that she started whining to the press shows that it was just a play for media attention. She would add nothing to the preparation efforts. Good work Governor!

[@melissabrown9257]

We LOVE YOU DESANTIS

[@robertbarkkume5575]

Ron DeSantis is a"Can Do" Governor!!! Florida is very lucky to have him.. Love this man... Thank You,Sir

[@Music._Grove]

Yes, he is the best!

[@Nathalie-xh2tc]

God is good he's leaving soon 🙏

[@melissabrown9257]

Wow, i came on here to bond with fellow Floridians and our governor, but I guess government subsidised haters are on here as they're top priority, spreading joy. Petty laughable losers 😂 GO DESANTIS and FLORIDA STAY STRONG.

[@daydream70]

Shut up desatan

[@sandrawamerdam2219]

Desantis sounds sinister even under a crisis. Dont like this guy.

[@JimmiZero-n1d]

What about Cackles?

[@NNShephard]

Good Job Governor. He already talked to the President no need to chat nonsense with Harris. She can kick rocks.

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

Best Gov in the country.

[@suzettelewis9204]

Florida is fortunate to have Desantis. He is awesome. We have Newsome he is worthless. God bless Florida.

[@mattrinker2947]

🤡

[@tr7938]

Oh brother. What nonsense. He's so corrupt, you're comment is laughable... except it's not funny.

[@Kent-qo6xp]

National Guard get 75% of national water Buffalo water tankers to the state of Florida. MR. DeSantis is very worthy of regard.

[@Art101soca]

Why weren't he talking to vp

[@tr7938]

He's more of a national disgrace. Another clown narcissist.

[@jayh1391]

Watching DeSantis with other governors of Hurricane states, DeSantis is less involved, unprepared and not visible. Other governors are working around the clock constantly reporting.

[@Music._Grove]

DeSantis is the only one who actually works to get things done in FL!

[@i-likemy-space7729]

Stronger, on the other side of the storm? What an idiot !

[@JimmiZero-n1d]

Please explain, oh wise one. Please explain about the outer bands of a hurricane, fellow Floridian. You.... are from Florida, correct?

[@cmdrls212]

The more we drive fossil fuel cars, the worse Florida gets. Suddenly I feel the road trip urge.

[@alejandrinahs]

Therapy is cheap nowadays.

[@allanyoung650]

Ron, the Vice President is trying to reach you.

[@Music._Grove]

Fake news! She is useless!

[@JimmiZero-n1d]

She just needs to end her campaign.

[@enrilondgut]

DeSantis. Seems to me he is really stupid and ignorant, I never see him talking without someone preparing his speech.

[@benvoncannon7430]

Florida needs a gov like new sum .....so they can get along with federal government after Kamala is installed...voteing is done in America installation is the new mormal

[@KO-sx9uy]

Why does De Santis seem to be spewing lies out of his mouth all the time

[@Music._Grove]

He is the best governor in the US!

[@enrilondgut]

Milton don't forget Mar-a-Lago please. 😅

[@awesome2404]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.Yes Milton.Skip others but Mar-a-Lago.

[@KS-ik7iw]

FEMA is broke 😢

[@1989Nihil]

FEMA is not broke per se. It's Republican Senators, _including_ from Florida that voted *against* additioanl funding for FEMA. Few days before Helen no less.

[@nolanjdon3514]

You have the media literacy of a basset hound. It should be out of money because Im sick of wasting tax payer money on people like you.

[@jbow958]

Ask Ukraine if you can borrow some of the American money that should have went to the hurricane victims.

[@awesome2404]

DeSantis why you wouldn't communicate with Vp kamala Harris. Stop being a child. Work together if you cares about us Floridian.

[@nolanjdon3514]

He doesnt care and never did.

[@melissabrown9257]

LMAO, is spreading this dumb message your full-time job!? 😂

[@nolanjdon3514]

@@melissabrown9257 who allowed you to talk?

[@jbow958]

Ask Kamala Harris if you guys can have some of the Ukraine money. If only she would care about the hurricane victims as much as she does Ukraine and her image.

[@awesome2404]

@melissabrown9257 GO watch your FAKE FOX News. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣