Milton may have passed, but the danger it poses has not, Mayorkas said.

Downed power lines, flood waters, non-potable drinking water, and debris are creating deadly conditions.

Keep listening to local officials and shelter in place until it is safe, if told to do so.

A drone image shows the dome of Tropicana Field which has been torn open due to Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 10, 2024.

A drone image shows the dome of Tropicana Field which has been torn open due to Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 10, 2024.© Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP via Getty Images)

Only use generators when and where it is safe to do so.

Structures have been severely damaged or collapsed, and tragically, we know that lives have been lost.

We are praying for them and their loved ones, Mayorkas said at Thursdays press conference.

The inside of a mini mart of a local gas station is left damaged by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton, on October 10, 2024 in Port St Lucie, Florida.

The inside of a mini mart of a local gas station is left damaged by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton, on October 10, 2024 in Port St Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Saul Martinez/Getty Images)

Yes they can control the weather.

In reality, the theme park plans to reopen on Friday.

Mayorkas even gave an example of how that information is hindering the rescue efforts on the ground.

Destroyed homes after Hurricane Milton in St. Pete Beach, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. More than 3 million people are without power as of Thursday morning, after Hurricane Milton and crossed the state. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Destroyed homes after Hurricane Milton in St. Pete Beach, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.  Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

That is just one example.

Crews are making repairs and potable water is back on, though pressure may be low.

Once the system is pressurized, water service should resume as normal.

A law enforcement officer inspects property damage after Hurricane Milton made landfall in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

A law enforcement officer inspects property damage after Hurricane Milton made landfall in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

However, a citywide boil water notice has been issued for all water customers.

This includes residents of St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, and Lealman.

There was some concern that a direct hit on Tampa would create even more damage and loss of life.

Employees collect some of their belongings from a beauty salon that was destroyed by the intense tornado that hit Cocoa Beach, Florida, on October 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead, but avoiding the catastrophic devastation officials had feared. (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA / AFP) (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)

Employees collect some of their belongings from a beauty salon that was destroyed by the intense tornado that hit Cocoa Beach, Florida, on October 10, 2024. (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA / AFP)

But thats obviously small comfort to the people in other areas who are cleaning up after the storm.

We anticipate many across the Southeast, especially those impacted inFlorida, will continue to need support after Milton.

President Joe Biden gave apress conferenceThursday afternoon from the White House.

After Hurricane Milton hit Florida, the city of Clearwater was flooded. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the area. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

God bless you and may God bless our troops and our first responders.

Many some cases risking their lives to help.

News from the future, delivered to your present.

Water begins to recede from flooded streets in Tampa, Florida, due to Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead, but avoiding the catastrophic devastation officials had feared. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP) (Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Water begins to recede from flooded streets in Tampa, Florida, due to Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP)

Lakewood Park Church is left damaged by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton, on October 10, 2024 in Port St Lucie, Florida. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and flooding throughout Central Florida. (Photo by Saul Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakewood Park Church is left damaged by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton, on October 10, 2024 in Port St Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Saul Martinez/Getty Images)

A drone image shows a flooded street due to Hurricane Milton in Siesta Key, Florida, on October 10, 2024.

A drone image shows a flooded street due to Hurricane Milton in Siesta Key, Florida, on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP)

Debris in front of buildings after Hurricane Milton in St. Pete Beach, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. More than 3 million people are without power as of Thursday morning, after Hurricane Milton made landfall and crossed the state. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Debris in front of buildings after Hurricane Milton in St. Pete Beach, Florida, US, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg

Kids walk past vehicles flooded in the water as the streets of the Southeast Seminole Heights section of Tampa due to Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Florida. Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead, but avoiding the catastrophic devastation officials had feared. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP) (Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Kids walk past vehicles flooded in the water as the streets of the Southeast Seminole Heights section of Tampa due to Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Florida. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP)

An American flag flies, destroyed by the intense tornado that hit Cocoa Beach, Florida on October 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead, but avoiding the catastrophic devastation officials had feared. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP) (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)

An American flag flies, destroyed by the intense tornado that hit Cocoa Beach, Florida on October 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead, but avoiding the catastrophic devastation officials had feared. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP)

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