MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — As everyone prepares for Hurricane Milton, residents living in one neighborhood in Bradenton way they are worried about a giant pile of debris across the street.

Residents say the neighborhood on 13th Avenue West in Bradenton is peaceful and quiet, but the area across the street tells a different story.

Dwight Walter, who lives on 13th Avenue West in Bradenton, said he is frustrated with the emergency use dump site.

“I can’t stay here during the storm because all of this debris is going to end up everywhere,” he said.

Walter said he can’t believe what’s across from his house.

“Oh man, this is crazy. Any of this stuff could kill someone," he said of the debris at the emergency dump site. "I mean, look at that recliner. It’s a heavy recliner. This is crazy."

Officials with the city of Bradenton say crews started unloading debris from homes flooded by Hurricane Helene at the site on Friday.

“I understand what the system is doing and what it’s going through," Walter said. "What I don’t understand is why it’s happening to us."

Now, he is worried that the strong winds of Hurricane Milton will pick up objects and damage his home or hurt someone.

“Thursday morning won’t be the same, and we won’t be able to live here,” he said.

City officials say the site has been used as an emergency dump site for the past four years.

Walter said he has decided to evacuate his home and will stay with his sister.

“We’re not going to be able to stay here," he said. "By the grace of God, it’s a possibility, and that’s all we have — faith."

City of Bradenton officials urge people in evacuation zones to leave, and for those who are staying, to ensure they remain inside during the storm.