Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanna Criswell, who is traveling to Florida on Wednesday night, gave assurances that the agency is prepared to support every state affected by the storms. She also warned that it may be too late for some to safely evacuate.

More than 3 million homes and businesses were in the dark by early Thursday as Milton was exiting the eastern coast of Florida.

Washington Post reporter John Farrell describes what it's like on the ground in Tampa, Fla., as Milton makes landfall.