Statement record

Rick Scott — Oct 9, 2024

U.S. Senator (R-FL) · Oct 9, 2024

On October 9, 2024, after a morning briefing with NHC Director Michael Brennan, Scott said: “Hurricane Milton will make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast tonight as a major and incredibly dangerous and deadly storm. NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS, HUNKER DOWN AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE.” Evacuation and life-safety framing. No climate attribution. The October 8 Scott–Rubio Port of Tampa Bay letter is before the noon start and is not scored.

Analysis notes

Republican senator. In-window (landfall day, after noon). GOP yes. Recode 2026-09-03.

Codes

Attacks Federal Response no — Evacuation/prep; later recovery resources.
In Window yes — October 9, after noon start.
Disaster Mention yes — Names Hurricane Milton’s Florida landfall that night.
Climate Connection no — No climate framing.