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Florida officials assess damage after Hurricane Milton

Season 2024 Episode 285 | 7m 58s

More than three million customers are without power after Hurricane Milton blew through Florida and caused widespread flooding along its west coast and inland. The hurricane and its fierce winds cut a path of destruction across many cities and towns. At least six people were killed but the very worst fears around storm surge were avoided. William Brangham reports.

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