October 9, 20243 min readFlorida is scrambling to clear storm-damaged areas before Hurricane Milton makes landfallBy Thomas Frank & E&E NewsDebris left by Hurricane Helene is piled up in the street ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall. Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty ImagesCLIMATEWIRE | As Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton’s violent winds and massive flooding, the state also is contending with a unique danger — debris left by Hurricane Helene that officials fear will become lethal or damaging missiles.Florida is taking unprecedented steps to clear streets and parks of appliances,…
