SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Some evacuees from Hurricane Milton are turning a scary situation into an unexpected vacation in Savannah, enjoying what the Hostess City has to offer while seeking refuge from the storm.
“We are just trying to keep a positive attitude, that’s it,” said Amanda Cervera, who evacuated with her family.
The streets of downtown Savannah were busy with both the usual tourists and several Floridians who fled the storm. Cervera and her family, after a nearly 12-hour journey, arrived in Savannah following a mandatory evacuation by military orders.
“It’s a little nerve-racking,” Cervera said. “We’re not originally from Florida, so this is only our second hurricane. It’s scary. We have a baby, a bunny, and two dogs, so it was difficult for us.”
Some evacuees told us they left Florida because Hurricane Milton coincided with their pre-planned trip to Savannah.
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“We wanted to get out of town anyway, and we kind of had some other things planned up here,” said Carol and Larry Schiffman. “So, it kind of coincidentally worked for us. We’re lucky.”