Gulfport Mayor Sees Light At End Of Hurricane Milton

A tattered American flag flaps outside a home as furniture and household items damaged by Hurricane Helene flooding sit piled along the street awaiting pickup, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton

Residents in Gulfport, Florida, are starting to see hope as Hurricane Milton moves eastward, according to Mayor Sam Henderson. The mayor described the weather conditions as intense, with strong winds and heavy rainfall affecting the area.

Mayor Henderson stated that the recent weather brought the most significant winds he has witnessed during his time in Florida. Despite the challenges, emergency crews have been actively responding to calls throughout the night.

Fortunately, Mayor Henderson expressed optimism as he mentioned that the worst of the storm has passed, and the winds are beginning to subside. While there are still gusts of wind, residents are starting to feel relief as the situation improves.

Emergency crews actively responded to calls throughout the night.

Mayor Henderson described intense weather with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Residents felt relief as winds began to subside.

Mayor Henderson highlighted the proactive approach taken by most residents, who heeded previous evacuation warnings from Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene earlier this year. This preparedness likely contributed to minimizing the impact of Hurricane Milton on the community.

Gulfport, located approximately 5 miles southwest of St. Petersburg, has faced challenging weather conditions, but the resilience and preparedness of its residents have helped navigate through the storm.