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Worker killed while clearing storm debris during Hurricane Milton

A Polk County employee was struck and killed while clearing a downed tree on a US highway during Hurricane Milton. The death occurred amid hazardous storm-response operations.

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Storm debris and cleanup work can create lethal hazards while disrupting road access and emergency response.

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  1. Polk County Employee Struck & Killed While Clearing Downed Tree On US 98 During Hurricane Milton — Polk County ↗dailyridge.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC

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