Hurricane Milton live updates as powerful storm approaches Florida landfall

The map in the first update shows where in Florida power outages are occurring due to Hurricane Milton. In the second update, it discusses how ZooTampa at Lowry Park prepared for the hurricane by moving about 300-400 animals into secure buildings on the site. The senior director of animal programs, Tiffany Burns, mentioned that they have a comprehensive plan in place and learn from each storm to ensure the safety of their animals. The zoo staff is well-prepared to stay with their charges during the storm. The Florida zoo is preparing for Hurricane Milton by moving some animals, like porcupines, into night houses with larger animals to keep them safe. The zookeepers expect it to be an adventure for everyone involved. As Hurricane Milton approaches, iPhone users in the state have the option to stay connected with loved ones even if cell service goes down by using Apple’s iOS 18 to send text messages via satellite and contact emergency services without a Wi-Fi connection. If you want to use a certain feature, Apple says you’ll need to have an iPhone 14 or newer with iOS 18. President Biden also spoke about Hurricane Milton, assuring Florida residents that the administration will provide support for rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. You can read more about this on CBS News.