WATCH LIVE: Polk County officials hold press conference on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

POLK COUNTY – Polk County Emergency Management Director Paul Womble will hold a press conference Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to discuss recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.

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Hurricane Milton hit Florida’s west coast Wednesday evening, bringing unprecedented rain and wind to the region and leaving millions of Floridians without power and access to food and gas.

Hurricane Milton recovery efforts are underway, with power restoration and debris removal crews deployed across the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday morning that the state will deliver up to ten gallons of free gasoline to anyone from gas distribution points in the western region of the state. For more information about where your nearest gas distribution point is, click here.

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