WATCH: Gov. DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Milton damage in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton moves away from Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis held another briefing about response and recovery efforts.

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The governor spoke Thursday morning from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee.

Watch DeSantis’ full news conference here:

DeSantis was joined by:

  • Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie
  • Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission Director Roger Young
  • FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
  • Florida State Guard Director Colonel Mark Thieme
  • Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida

READ: LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Milton moves off Central Florida’s east coast as Cat. 1 storm

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