Ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, several Longview Fire Department members are travelling to assist. The fire department said six of their water rescue team members were activated on Monday to travel to Alabama and assist the Texas Task Force.

President Joe Biden will no longer travel abroad this week as a major hurricane speeds toward Florida. Biden said he needs to be in the country when the potentially disastrous Hurricane Milton hits Florida later this week,

Several airports will close until the threat passes and it is safe to reopen.

Hurricane Milton will disrupt air travel, with airports in evacuation zones shutting down. These are refund and waiver options for canceled flights.

Airport closures and flight cancellations are already underway as Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm and still strengthening. What to know