The Kingdom’s embassy in the U.S. has issued an urgent advisory for Saudis in Florida and nearby states as Hurricane Milton intensifies, now reaching Category 5 status while heading toward the region.
Saudis are urged to adhere to guidelines set by state authorities in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas
إشارة الى اعلان حالة الطوارئ في عدد من الولايات المتوقع تأثرها خلال الساعات القادمة من تداعيات العاصفة “ميلتون”
تأمل السفارة من المواطنين الموجودين في الولايات #جورجيا#كارولاينا_الجنوبية#كارولاينا_الشمالية اخذ الحيطة والحذر، والالتزام بتعليمات السلطات المحلية، وفي حالات…
As of 3 a.m. Saudi time, Milton was located more than 700 kilometers southwest of Tampa, packing winds of 265 kph. It is anticipated to make landfall sometime on Wednesday or Thursday. Officials have ordered millions to evacuate ahead of the storm, which is being described as the strongest to hit the Gulf of Mexico since 2005.
President Joe Biden emphasized the urgency of the situation, calling for residents to evacuate to avoid what could be the worst natural disaster in Florida in a century
For assistance, the embassy has provided the following emergency numbers: (202) 746-3555, (202) 746-0666, (202) 746-9777, and (202) 746-2888.