'World's worst influencer' refuses to evacuate during Hurricane Milton despite being in one of the deadliest zones
The ‘world’s worst influencer’ has refused to evacuate from her home during Hurricane Milton despite it being in one of the deadliest zones.
The influencer who is based in Florida has made the decision to ignore the advice of the authorities and has shared that she intends to stay put despite warnings.
Caroline Calloway revealed her plans to remain at home on social media as Hurricane Milton threatens the region.
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It’s been described as the ‘storm of the century’ and millions of people have already fled the state on the advice of officials.
In a video posted online, Calloway said: “So if you’ve been following Hurricane Milton, um, I’m going to die.
“It’s supposed to make landfall in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. I’m in Sarasota, I live on the water. It’s a zone A, mandatory evacuation.”
Calloway, who has previously been described as the ‘world's worst influencer’ and a ‘scammer’, claimed that her inability to drive and the closure of the airport as two of the reasons she was not leaving her home.
She added: “Third of all, the last time I evacuated for a hurricane, I went to my mom’s house in Northport for Hurricane Ian…
“Her whole street flooded and we were evacuated after three days without power or running water by the US military.
“It was very traumatic and so I don’t want to evacuate to my mom’s house because the last time I did that, it was the worst time ever!”
Calloway assured she had food and water at her home, but admitted the situation was ‘kind of scary’.
“I’ll keep you guys updated,” she said.
Her decision comes as the mayor of Tampa, Jane Castor, issued a chilling warning to those considering staying put during the storm.
She said: “If you are in a single-storey home that is hit by a 15ft storm surge, which means that water comes in immediately, there’s nowhere to go. So if you’re in it, basically that’s the coffin that you’re in.”
Calloway's decision to stay at home has sparked controversy online, with many Twitter users urging her to get out while she still can.
One person wrote: “Caroline, i don't know you, and what i have heard hasn't been particularly good, so i need you to trust me when i tell you that you need to put your things in the first bag you find IMMEDIATELY, get in a car, and drive inland as FAST as you can. this is not a joke please be fr??”
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the Tampa area today (October 9), with winds of up to 165mph.
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