WATCH: Seminole County discusses response to Hurricane Milton

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton approaches Central Florida, Channel 9 spoke live with Alan Harris, Director of Emergency Management in Seminole County.

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Harris said as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, county officials had issued an evacuation order for the following:

  • Residents in mobile homes
  • Residents in low-lying areas
  • Residents with special needs

READ: LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Milton moves toward Florida’s west coast.

Harris talked about the storm’s potential to bring widespread, prolonged power outages and serious flooding to parts of Seminole County.

READ: Which Central Florida counties have issued mandatory evacuations?

You can watch Harris’ live interview with Channel 9 below.

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