Hurricane

Here’s how to follow the latest Hurricane Milton news via radio even if you lose power

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As Hurricane Milton churns toward Manatee County, local radio stations are a handy way to follow the latest news if you lose power.

The powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and possible floods to the Bradenton area before and after it makes landfall around 1 a.m. Thursday. Thousands of homes in Manatee County are expected to be without power for an extended period of time, officials say.

Battery-powered radios are a key part of a hurricane disaster kit, public safety officials say.

Tune into these local radio stations for the latest storm coverage via radio:

  • WFLA 970 AM
  • WWPR 1490 AM
  • WJIS 88.1 FM

Manatee County Government officials also have an AlertManatee service to get emergency alerts on your phone. To sign up for alerts, visit www.MyManatee.org/AlertManatee.

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Victoria Villanueva-Marquez
Bradenton Herald
Victoria Villanueva-Marquez is a breaking news and general assignment reporter at the Bradenton Herald. She also has experience writing about education and social services.
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