Hurricane Milton in Florida: Former Ottawa resident bracing for the impact [Video]

As one of the most powerful hurricanes threatens to make landfall in Tampa Bay, residents brace for the impact.

Former Ottawa resident Angelina Armstrong, who lives in Lithia, Florida, told CTV Morning Live Wednesday they’ve been preparing for the worst from Hurricane Milton for a week.

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“We took all of the advice that our governor have told us to do,” she said, from her home 20 miles from Tampa.

“We knew we needed water, we knew we needed to stock up on fuel — that was something we were a little behind last year. This year, we’re on top of the game.”

She adds that she’s also cleared any objects from her backyard that could fly during the hurricane.

“The home itself should be able to withstand the high winds,” she added.

While some zones are more prone to flooding depending on the proximity to the coast, her home should …