Just talked to a NC pastor who had made contact with 90 of his church's 91 members, but feared the worst for the 85 y/o who lived in a flood plain and was unaccounted for. When he got her voicemail telling him she was safe, he wept with joy. He cried again telling me the story.

Misinformation can spread quickly after a disaster, causing confusion and distrust within communities struggling to recover. Unfortunately, we’re seeing this during our response to Hurricane Helene. Sharing rumors online without first vetting the source and verifying facts

I’ve never seen FEMA have to post a list of facts debunking conspiracy theories and mis/disinformation related to a historic natural disaster before. fema.gov/disaster/curre…

Jackson TN Energy Authority on top of Holston Mt during Hurricane Helene reconstruction. This should become an iconic photo for the history books.

Conspiracy theorists who keep saying there’s “no way” the hurricane could have intensified so much without some human cause are so close to getting it.

In 10 days meteorologists have gone from “never getting it right” to being able control the weather.

The way we’re about to watch Milton unfold through the eyes of its victims on TikTok feels unprecedented. I have two degrees in climate science. Not once in my education did we talk about the role that social media would play in the collective experience of climate change.

Just wanted to give a shoutout to all of the workers at the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Services offices, local news affiliates and emergency management dealing with Hurricane Milton. We’re so grateful for all that you are doing!

Called the heroes at NWS Tampa Bay and NWS Melbourne as they lower the shutters to ride out #Milton. They will be on duty along with our other National Weather Service offices to issue life-saving information on the front lines 24/7. To all National Weather Service employees, my heart felt thank you for your service.

Our OCSO Mounted Patrol horses are safe indoors, riding out Hurricane Milton at the Orange County Convention Center (Orange County Convention Center). We hope you’re hunkering down too. Remember, now is NOT the time to venture outside. Conditions can deteriorate in a matter of seconds! #HurricaneMilton

If your house is flooding while the winds are extremely strong, find the lowest DRY level of your home and shelter there. That may be your attic. Call 911 - they won't get to you until the storm calms down, but at least they will know you need help. #Milton #FLwx

One thing I will admit: no state is more prepared for the aftermath of hurricanes than Florida is, since they have (at a state level) tons of experience as hurricanes happen frequently in the state. However, it'll be a tough slog regardless due to the many impacts. #Milton #FLwx

It will be morning before we know the full extent of the damage. We won't know tonight since it is extremely dangerous to be outdoors in the aftermath while dark. Power lines and trees on the ground, along with debris, makes it impossible to travel. #Milton #FLwx

To nail a forecasted landfall spot within 12 miles as the storm is forming is phenomenal. The first forecast came out at 11 AM Saturday. The storm made landfall at 8:30 PM Wednesday. Major props to National Hurricane Center. #Milton

Any other Central Florida FirstNet, Built with AT&T subscribers without service despite manageable conditions? Colleagues with regular AT&T are doing just fine, but my #FirstNet iPhone is showing SOS-only. If we lose power, I’m offline…which is exactly what we got FirstNet to try to prevent.

Having been caught in the TN band of the AL supercell in 2011 and now in FL for the Milton outbreak…trust me: you don’t want to mess with tornados!

4 AM in Orlando 🌙 strong winds came back for round 2

On any given day, I have a litany of complaints about emergency management. And I will gladly tell you all about them, in great detail. Not tonight though. The system is working exactly as envisioned, in all its glory, and I'd have it no other way. The best of the best are