It’s been over a day since Hurricane Milton slammed into the Gulf Coast, wreaking havoc throughout the state, and over 60% of Manatee County is still without power.

Hurricane Milton's extreme winds left of mess of debris all around. On top of homes and businesses throughout much of Manatee County. Many residents braved long lines at any available gas stations to refuel for recovery efforts on Friday.

As Manatee County residents begin the recovery process following the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton, many are relying on portable generators to provide essential power.