Hurricane Milton's aftermath reveals hidden death toll risks
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Residents in southern Lebanon are facing dire conditions as supplies dwindle and uncollected bodies remain in the streets. The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of 23 villages, citing safety concerns and alleging that Hezbollah is using the area to launch attacks. Hezbollah has denied these claims.
In Syria, the U.S. military has conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS camps, aiming to disrupt the group's operational capabilities. Central Command reported no civilian casualties from these strikes.
Meanwhile, in Florida, recovery efforts are underway following Hurricane Milton, which has resulted in at least 10 fatalities and left over a million residents without power. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of state-run sites in the Tampa area to provide evacuees with free gasoline to facilitate their return home. Although the state avoided the worst-case storm surge, many homeowners reported significant damage from high winds.
President Biden is scheduled to visit Florida to assess the damage firsthand. In health news, Vice President Kamala Harris received a clean bill of health from her physician, who noted her excellent physical condition and regular exercise routine.
Research following Hurricane Milton suggests that the official death toll may not fully capture the storm's long-term impact. A study indicates that hurricanes can lead to thousands of additional deaths in the years following the event, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. The analysis revealed that elderly individuals and infants are disproportionately impacted, with racial disparities evident in the aftermath of storms.
Researchers emphasized the need for improved social and health support systems in the wake of natural disasters, highlighting that many excess deaths stem from the disruption of healthcare access and social networks rather than immediate storm-related incidents. The findings call for a reevaluation of emergency response strategies to provide sustained assistance to affected communities long after the initial disaster has passed.
In Syria, the U.S. military has conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS camps, aiming to disrupt the group's operational capabilities. Central Command reported no civilian casualties from these strikes.
Meanwhile, in Florida, recovery efforts are underway following Hurricane Milton, which has resulted in at least 10 fatalities and left over a million residents without power. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of state-run sites in the Tampa area to provide evacuees with free gasoline to facilitate their return home. Although the state avoided the worst-case storm surge, many homeowners reported significant damage from high winds.
President Biden is scheduled to visit Florida to assess the damage firsthand. In health news, Vice President Kamala Harris received a clean bill of health from her physician, who noted her excellent physical condition and regular exercise routine.
Research following Hurricane Milton suggests that the official death toll may not fully capture the storm's long-term impact. A study indicates that hurricanes can lead to thousands of additional deaths in the years following the event, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. The analysis revealed that elderly individuals and infants are disproportionately impacted, with racial disparities evident in the aftermath of storms.
Researchers emphasized the need for improved social and health support systems in the wake of natural disasters, highlighting that many excess deaths stem from the disruption of healthcare access and social networks rather than immediate storm-related incidents. The findings call for a reevaluation of emergency response strategies to provide sustained assistance to affected communities long after the initial disaster has passed.
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