Photos: South Floridians Empty Grocery Shelves Ahead of Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton neared the coast near Tampa, Miami and Broward residents flocked to stores to lay in emergency supplies.

By Michele Eve Sandberg

October 9, 2024

Image: A man grabs a bag of charcoal at the North Miami Home Depot

A man grabs a bag of charcoal at the North Miami Home Depot Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg

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It seems South Florida will be spared from the full force of Hurricane Milton, but residents know it's always best to prepare for the worst. In recent days, people have flocked to stores to stock up on water, canned food, charcoal, and other supplies.

New Times contributing photographer Michele Eve Sandberg visited Costco, Walmart, Publix, and other stores to see how South Floridians prepped for the storm. Let's just say there was a run on staples, and we don't mean the metal kind. Lots of bottled water, bread, eggs. Generators. Plastic storage tubs.

Oh, and booze. Hurricane party, anyone?

Check out the photos below — and stay safe!

Photos: South Floridians Empty Grocery Shelves Ahead of Hurricane Milton

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