Univision has postponed Donald Trump’s planned town hall event in Miami due to the intensifying Hurricane Milton. The town hall that was originally set for Tuesday has been postponed for October 16. Kamala Harris's Univision town hall is still scheduled for this Thursday at 10 p.m. ET.
Daniel Coronell, president of Univision News, stressed that the network's main concern was everyone's health and safety.
Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida's Gulf Coast
As Hurricane Milton is forecast to grow and make landfall on Florida's central coast by Wednesday, statewide preparations are gaining momentum. Locals have begun stockpiling necessities, and lengthy lineups at petrol stations were noticed over the weekend. Sandbag stations are being put up and emergency protocols are being discussed by businesses and local government along the coast.
Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, and Palm Beach were among the 35 Florida counties where Governor Ron DeSantis issued the state of emergency late on Saturday. On Sunday, the order was extended to include 16 more counties.
FEMA Mobilizes as Storm Nears
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has temporarily closed all Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida, effective Monday, October 7, to brace for Hurricane Milton's impact. These centers will reopen once weather conditions improve and safety inspections are complete. FEMA announced Monday that federal disaster aid is available to assist with the storm’s anticipated effects.
Under this authorization, FEMA will coordinate relief efforts to address local hardship and ensure public safety. Emergency protective measures will receive 75% federal funding across multiple counties, including Brevard, Broward, Collier, and Sarasota.
Preparations Continue Across Florida
Authorities and people along the Florida Gulf Coast are making quick preparations as the area is on high alert. Stores and petrol stations indicate more demand, and local governments are moving to declare more states of emergency. It is recommended that the people pay attention to local authorities' warnings, get ready for any evacuations, and abide by official instructions.
As both candidates attempt to persuade undecided voters, the separate Univision town halls for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris continue to be an important component of the closing days of the campaign. Voters following both events will have further uncertainty since Harris' event is slated to go forward according to schedule, while Trump's has been rescheduled because of the storm.
Safety and preparedness continue to be the key concerns as Hurricane Milton draws near.