Donald Trump offers free accommodation at his luxury resort to FPL employees to face Hurricane Milton.

Eric Trump, son of presidential candidate Donald Trump and Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, shared on his X account that his father has offered free accommodation at Trump National Doral Miami, the Trump family's luxury golf resort located in South Florida, to 275 linemen from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). These workers are preparing to address potential outages that Hurricane Milton may cause.

"It is an honor to have 275 incredible linemen from FPL at the @TrumpDoral as they prepare to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane #Milton. They are amazing, and the Trump Family, along with the entire state of Florida, thanks them! Enjoy the rooms, they are the best in Florida! Take care!" added the businessman.

About Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton is a powerful tropical cyclone that has reached category 5, considered one of the most catastrophic of the 2024 hurricane season. Milton rapidly formed in the Gulf of Mexico, intensifying to become a major hurricane, with sustained winds exceeding 260 km/h (160 mph). This phenomenon is primarily heading towards the state of Florida, specifically the Tampa area, where destructive storm surges, massive flooding, and catastrophic damage are expected.

Since its formation, authorities have issued evacuation orders for vulnerable areas, warning the population about the serious risks posed by this hurricane. Weather projections indicate that Milton could cause significant damage to infrastructure and prolonged power outages.

When does it arrive in Florida?

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida on the night of October 9, 2024, or during the early morning of October 10. According to the latest reports from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the eye of Hurricane Milton is just hours away from impacting primarily the Tampa area, where authorities have issued evacuation orders and alerts for storm surges and strong winds. Dangerous conditions are expected to persist in the state of Florida for the next 36 to 48 hours after its arrival.

What destruction can it create?

Hurricane Milton, due to its strength as a category 5 hurricane, can cause a wide range of significant destruction in the areas it impacts. Among the main damage it may cause are:

• Cyclonic swellsDestructive storm surges of up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) above sea level are expected in some areas of the west coast of Florida, such as Tampa. These surges can flood coastal areas, severely affecting infrastructure, housing, and roads, putting the lives of residents who do not evacuate at risk.
• FloodsThe torrential rains accompanying Hurricane Milton could cause between 6 and 18 inches of water accumulation across the Florida peninsula. This may lead to flash and urban flooding, affecting cities and towns, and causing severe damage to properties and roads.
• Destructive windsWith winds exceeding 260 km/h, the hurricane-force winds of Milton can tear roofs off houses, overturn vehicles, damage buildings, and topple trees and power poles, which could result in prolonged power outages.
• TornadoesHurricanes of this magnitude often generate tornadoes. These can add an additional factor of destruction, causing localized damage to structures and increasing the risk to people's lives.
• Damage to infrastructureMilton could cause the destruction of bridges, roads, and utility lines, complicating recovery efforts. In the affected areas, the weaker buildings may be completely destroyed, while the stronger buildings may suffer severe structural damage.

According to the authorities, this hurricane could be one of the most destructive to impact Florida in the last 100 years, with devastating consequences for coastal communities and the state as a whole.