Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a warning to residents in Milton, urging them to avoid wading through standing storm waters due to potential bacterial risks. DeSantis emphasized the dangers of bacteria that can thrive in storm waters, which could lead to fatal infections.
During a recent news conference, DeSantis highlighted the case of a fatality following Hurricane Helene that was linked to a bacterial infection. The specific bacteria of concern is Vibrio, which has been associated with deaths after hurricanes such as Katrina and Ian, according to the CDC.
