{"id":2353416,"date":"2024-10-10T19:21:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T23:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cory-mills-previews-florida-conditions-ahead-of-his-supply-drop-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-10T19:24:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T23:24:12","slug":"cory-mills-previews-florida-conditions-ahead-of-his-supply-drop-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cory-mills-previews-florida-conditions-ahead-of-his-supply-drop-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Cory Mills previews Florida conditions ahead of his supply drop &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcory-mills-previews-florida-conditions-ahead-of-his-supply-drop-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2353416&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Cory \u2062Mills (R-FL) is \u200dactively aiding victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, providing updates as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-dead-1-injured-45-rescued-as-recovery-efforts-continue-at-ill-amazon-facility\/\" title=\"6 dead, 1 injured, 45 rescued as recovery efforts continue at Ill. Amazon facility\">recovery efforts continue<\/a>. Following Hurricane Milton&#8217;s landfall as a Category\u2062 3 storm, Mills warned \u200cthe public about potential \u2063hazards such as\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/millions-without-power-in-texas-energy-prices-climb\/\" title=\"Millions Without Power In Texas; Energy Prices Climb\">downed power lines<\/a> and standing water in\u200b the affected areas, particularly Volusia County, which had its curfew lifted\u200d recently. He announced plans to assess damage via helicopters and\u200b highlighted his delivery of generators and other supplies to \u2062shelters. Mills encouraged donations to the nonprofit \u200dSeminole HEART for hurricane recovery and assured constituents that assistance is available, urging them to\u200d reach \u2064out if needed. He shared images of the \u2064supplies being distributed, emphasizing\u200c the community&#8217;s resilience and support for Florida during this\u2063 challenging time.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Cory Mills previews Florida conditions ahead of his supply drop for hurricane victims<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1792347\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) is continuing his efforts to help people affected by <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hurricanes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Hurricanes<\/a> Helene and Milton, cautioning people who wish to deliver supplies to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-nukes-crist-in-fiery-debate-his-campaign-was-soliciting-campaign-contributions-from-storm-victims\/\" title=\"DeSantis Nukes Crist In Fiery Debate: \u2018His Campaign Was Soliciting Campaign Contributions From Storm Victims\u2019\">storm victims<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Mills&rsquo;s most recent update comes a day after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-times-joe-biden-ran-away-from-media-questions-on-afghanistan\/\" title=\"5 Times Joe Biden Ran Away From Media Questions On Afghanistan\">storm made landfall<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3183885\/hurricane-milton-destroys-domed-roof-of-tropicana-field\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>as a Category 3 hurricane<\/a>. Volusia County, one of <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Florida<\/a>&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/noreaster-pummels-massachusetts-upwards-of-490000-businesses-and-homes-lose-power\/\" title=\"Nor&#039;easter Pummels Massachusetts: Upwards of 490,000 Businesses and Homes Lose Power\">hardest-hit areas<\/a>, had its curfew lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday, and flight restrictions were lifted a few hours later at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;At that point, I&rsquo;ll be able to get the helicopters up to be able to look and do damage assessment, as well as for work with our EMCs,&rdquo; Mills said in a video posted to X. &ldquo;We have 10 6,500-watt generators that are going to be additional that are going to be delivered in about two hours over the New Smyrna Beach Airport, so I&rsquo;ll be picking those up and then transporting them over to shelters.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Quick Update Day 2: Hurricane Milton<\/p>\n<p>Curfew was lifted at 8am in Volusia but beware of downed power lines, deadfall trees, and standing water. <\/p>\n<p>Flight restrictions were lifted at 11am after that our helos relocated and search &amp; rescue teams are in the area to do further&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bsqi54ol6H\">pic.twitter.com\/bsqi54ol6H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cory Mills (@CoryMillsFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoryMillsFL\/status\/1844435967299506422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Mills has also cautioned about hazards that could be present in the wake of Hurricane Milton, including downed power lines and &ldquo;deadfall trees&rdquo; that could fall onto people passing by. Floridians trying to survey damage might also encounter standing water, with Mills warning people not to &ldquo;make the assumption that it&rsquo;s lower than what it is.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Once we have a better assessment, I&rsquo;ll do a follow-up, but just know that I&rsquo;m out, know that I&rsquo;m here, know that we&rsquo;re in contact with everyone,&rdquo; Mills said. &ldquo;If you need anything, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out to our offices, that contact is in my social media as well as our website, and just stay safe. God bless you guys. Keep Florida in your prayers.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>By Thursday afternoon, Mills showcased the myriad of supplies that were being delivered to storm victims. He advised those who wish to donate to the hurricane recovery cause to consider Seminole HEART, which he deemed &ldquo;a great nonprofit&rdquo; organization.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Quick Update: Day 2 Hurricane Milton <\/p>\n<p>First shipment has arrived for distribution in Seminole County with generators, non perishables, diapers, wipes, fuel cans, toiletries, children&rsquo;s toys, and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FloridaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FloridaStrong<\/a> &#127482;&#127480; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Lifp8Vc3Ld\">pic.twitter.com\/Lifp8Vc3Ld<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cory Mills (@CoryMillsFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoryMillsFL\/status\/1844471248103014433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mills is no stranger to taking action in areas of need, as he executed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2450189\/israel-war-gop-congressman-rescues-96-stranded-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>a rescue mission in Israel<\/a> that has returned hundreds of Americans home following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. The Florida congressman also helped U.S. citizens evacuate from Afghanistan following the U.S.&rsquo;s withdrawal from the country in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Thursday morning that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3184026\/desantis-milton-responders-relocated-before-storm-tropicana-field\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>635,000 power restorations have occurred in Florida since Hurricane Milton<\/a>, though there are still over 3 million people without power. Like Mills, the governor has urged caution against poststorm hazards that could be about.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1792347\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1792347\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cory Mills updates on Florida conditions for hurricane aid<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2353417,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cory-Hurricane-Milton-scaled-1024x682.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[39530,42765,42766],"class_list":["post-2353416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-cory-mills","tag-florida-conditions","tag-supply-drop"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cory-Hurricane-Milton-scaled-1024x682.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2353416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2353416"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2353416\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2353417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2353416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2353416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2353416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}