Gulfport locals brace for the worst ahead of Hurricane Milton [Video]

GULFPORT, Fla. — The devastation left by Hurricane Helene in Gulfport is evident on every corner. Piles of debris still stand outside boarded-up businesses and boats remain toppled over on the sidewalk.

As residents watch the forecast for Hurricane Milton and the potential for even more storm surge than they just experienced, they wonder what will be left of their quaint little city when they return.

“The streets are empty, people are preparing for the next round, you just see people’s lives out at the curb, it’s kind of sad,” said Tim Phillips, who lives nearby.

On Tuesday, as local police drove around broadcasting the evacuation order, crews were busy trying to clean up as much debris as possible. It was rare to see any other people, a welcome sight for emergency officials …