Hurricane Milton lashes Florida with tornadoes and flooding; at least 11 dead: live updates

Walt Disney World announced that its theme parks, Disney Springs and other areas will reopen Friday.

In Orlando, SeaWorld announced that it would also resume regular operating hours, although the Spooktacular and Howl-O-Scream events were canceled.

“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Milton,” SeaWorld Orlando said.

Universal Orlando will also be open during its normal hours.

President Joe Biden urged former President Trump to “get a life” in his speech Thursday afternoon in Detroit and sharply rebuked the 2024 Republican presidential nominee for spreading misinformation related to FEMA and the government’s response to hurricanes.

“Mr. President Trump, former President Trump, get a life, man, help these people,” he said.

Biden said the public will hold Trump accountable.

Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, told reporters Thursday that more than 6,500 members of the Florida National Guard have been activated. In addition, another 3,000 from 19 countries are ready to offer support.

The Army Corps of Engineers has about 250 personnel working on temporary roof supports, debris and more.

“There are thousands of fellow Americans who are putting their lives at risk to do the dangerous work that needs to be done,” he said.

“And it’s harmful to those who need help the most.”