Cubana from Tampa refuses to evacuate with her children due to the proximity of Hurricane Milton.

Despite the warnings about the potentially catastrophic effects of Hurricane Milton in Florida, especially in the city of Tampa, where mandatory evacuation of residents was ordered, a Cuban woman decided not to leave her home with her children.

Denise Díaz (@denisediaz017) shared a video on TikTok where she explained her decision not to evacuate, despite the mandatory orders issued for Gilboro County in Tampa.

"The truth is that I don't want to leave my house, everything is calm," she stated on Tuesday. Although she noted that the sky was slightly cloudy, she said she felt safe.

In his video, Díaz expressed his skepticism about the warnings he heard in the news, where it was suggested that residents who did not evacuate should write their name and date of birth on their body with a marker, in case the hurricane caused fatalities.

"I find it hard to believe that this is true," she confessed, showing her determination to stay in her home and trust that God will protect her.

She also explained that, although she has prepared food and other supplies, she did not take measures like securing the windows, and made it clear that she is not willing to abandon her belongings.

In another video, the young woman expressed her growing concern as Hurricane Milton reached category 5, although it has currently decreased to category 3.

“We are super concerned because this hurricane has intensified a lot,” she commented, alerting about the danger of the storm.

Díaz emphasized the importance of having enough water, suggesting one gallon per person per day, and recommended preparing an emergency bag with important documents and extra clothing in case of a sudden evacuation.

In addition, it provided the addresses of some shelters in the Tampa Bay area and noted that there are special shelters for people with specific needs and for those with pets.

"They are giving out sandbags," he concluded, encouraging people to seek help before conditions worsen.

In its latest bulletin, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that hurricane-strength winds had begun to batter the Gulf coast of Florida, with gusts recorded up to 124 km/h (77 mph) at the entrance of Tampa Bay, and sustained winds of 93 km/h (58 mph).

The NHC reported on the social network X that gusts of 106 km/h (66 mph) were also recorded at Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, indicating that the effects of the cyclone are intensifying in that area.