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Fort Pierce declares state of emergency as city prepares for Hurricane Milton
Summary
City officials declared a state of emergency Oct. 7 and outlined pre‑landfall preparations — sandbag distribution, lift‑station checks, shelter openings and bridge‑closure thresholds — as the National Hurricane Center tracked Hurricane Milton toward Florida.
The Fort Pierce City Commission declared a state of emergency Oct. 7 as city officials accelerated preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton, a powerful storm forecast to approach Florida this week.
Mayor Linda Hudson and City Manager Miss Cox said the emergency declaration — which the mayor was preparing to sign and staff will file with the clerk — enables the city to apply for FEMA assistance if needed. Deputy Chief Bridal briefed the commission on likely local impacts, advising residents to prepare for sustained winds in the mid‑20s to mid‑30s, gusts in excess of 55 mph in some models and 4–6 inches of rainfall locally.
“Right now the National Hurricane Center is…
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