Belizeans in Florida Urged to Prepare

The Consulate of Belize in Florida, Janine Sylvestre, has issued an urgent advisory to Belizeans living in Florida. Category 5 Hurricane Milton is forecasted to make landfall on the West Coast of Florida this Wednesday.

In its statement this morning, the Consulate of Belize in Florida warned of Milton’s rapid intensification into a major hurricane. This same morning, Milton strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, sustaining winds of 175 mph. 

Sylvestre notified, “Most of the State of Florida has declared a state of emergency.” She added that “Regardless of where it makes landfall, the effects could be felt throughout the State of Florida.”

Belizeans in Florida are urged to prepare for the storm by assembling essential supplies, including first aid kits, medications, water, and important documents. “Review and revise your hurricane plan to include pets and senior citizens in your family. Most importantly, if you are in an evacuation zone, please heed the warnings and seek safety at the nearest designated shelter,” Sylvestre said. 

The Consulate has provided a 24/7 contact number for urgent consular services: 305-300-7520.