Hurricane Debby hitting Florida

SOURCE apnews.com
Hurricane Debby hit Florida, causing catastrophic flooding and storm surge, leading to several deaths and extensive rescue operations. The storm is now moving towards the Eastern Seaboard.

Key Points

  • Record-setting rain caused flash flooding with up to 30 inches in some areas.
  • Hundreds were rescued from flooded homes in Sarasota and Manatee County.
  • At least five deaths were reported in Florida due to the storm.
  • President Biden approved emergency declarations for Florida and South Carolina.
  • Vice President Harris postponed a campaign stop in Savannah due to the storm.
  • Historic flooding was expected in cities like Savannah and Charleston.
  • North Carolina declared a state of emergency due to potential flooding.
  • The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane and has since weakened.

Pros

  • Effective rescue operations saved hundreds of people from flooded homes.
  • Government officials took proactive measures to ensure public safety.
  • Emergency declarations were made to speed up federal aid.

Cons

  • At least four deaths occurred in Florida due to the storm.
  • Several areas experienced significant flooding and property damage.