AutoNation closes 38 Florida sites damaged by Hurricane Milton

AutoNation

11/10/2024 11:02

Oct 11 (Reuters) - AutoNation  AN.N  said that it closed
38 sites in Florida as Hurricane Milton damaged several of the
auto retailer's locations in the region.
    Early assessments showed many of the locations sustained
wind or water damage, CEO Mike Manley said in a statement.
    AutoNation said it had closed many sites in impacted regions
before the storm hit, and added it hopes to reopen them as soon
as power is restored and repairs made over the next 24 to 48
hours.
    Gasoline was sold out at many fuel stations in Florida and
the storm also knocked out power to 3.4 million homes and
businesses.

 (Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)
 ((Nathan.Gomes@thomsonreuters.com))