Filipino communities along the path of Hurricane Milton are advised to undertake all necessary preparations and heed the warnings of local officials as it strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour.
Hurricane Milton is forecast to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday evening. Please stay informed by monitoring updates from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The safety of Filipino nationals is the Embassy’s priority. We are actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Florida, and the Filipino and Filipino-American communities in these areas.
For consular emergencies requiring the Embassy’s assistance, please call 202-368-2767 or 202-769-8049.