Alligator Alcatraz, a new migrant detention facility in Florida, was inaugurated on a rainy day. Shortly after President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis toured the facility, a rainstorm caused flooding within the site. Water seeped through the structure, posing concerns despite claims that it could withstand a Category 2 hurricane. The rainstorm lasted about 45 minutes, and its intensity was great enough to disrupt ongoing press activities. Observations confirmed roof tremors and visible leaks throughout the facility during this unexpected weather event.
"A good lil storm passed over us here at 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Here's what it looks & sounds like inside one of these tents. The state says the sites here are rated to withstand a category two hurricane (~120mph winds)."
"For those people that don't think we're taking that into consideration. This is Florida, by the way. We have a hurricane plan."
"The water seeped into the site - the one that earlier in day the state's top emergency chief had boasted was ready to withstand the winds of a 'high-end' Category 2 hurricane."
"The storm was so strong that at one point the roof was shaking as the rain pounded down, drowning out Gov. Ron DeSantis' voice as he spoke to reporters."
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