Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert, speaking to Newsmax on Wednesday with her city in the direct path of a blow from Hurricane Milton, urged residents to get out while there is still some time.

“While you have the chance now, get out, especially if you’re on a barrier island,” Alpert told “National Report.” You’re not going to be able to survive a 10-15 foot storm surge, because the islands will be underwater completely. That’s our biggest message.”

Her warnings came after a video statement from Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., also a former Florida governor, who was in Sarasota on Wednesday and urged residents to leave.

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