Florida prepares for largest evacuation since 2017 following Helene

is gearing up for its largest evacuation in seven years amid fears that Hurricane Milton will bring the largest storm surge in a century while the state is already cleaning up from Hurricane Helene.

Gov. Ron has issued a state of emergency for 51 of the state's 67 counties, as officials across the state urge people to flee before Milton makes landfall at around 5pm Wednesday.

'Just go now. Beat the traffic and go now and just go to higher ground,' Tampa Mayor Jane Castorshe is telling residents.

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