Although Hurricane Ian has passed over the southwest coast of Florida, the recovery and rebuilding efforts have only just begun.
Houses were ripped apart from the massive Category 4 storm, many boats capsized, power is knocked out for millions and some are still waiting to be rescued from first responders, who are having difficulty reaching them due to the floods.
As of Thursday, at least one death has been reported following the hurricane -- a 72-year-old man in Deltona, according to AP. A crane fell at a construction site, causing heavy damage after Hurricane Ian swept through the area. Some people were stuck in a hotel at Universal Orlando during Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Boats are pushed up on a causeway after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. FORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Stedi Scuderi looks over her apartment after flood water inundated it when Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Incredible video shows flooding, damage caused by Hurricane IanWithin minutes of striking the southwest Florida coast, incredible video and photos show the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
Read more »
Look out! Jim Cantore of Weather Channel battles branch, 150 mph winds of Hurricane IanA video shows Jim Cantore, Weather Channel meteorologist and hurricane harbinger, nearly taken out by a branch blown by Hurricane Ian in Florida.
Read more »
Watch Live: See Category 4 Hurricane Ian Begin to Thrash Florida's West CoastIan’s eyewall began thrashing southwest Florida from Fort Myers to Sanibel around noon with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, just 2 mph shy of Category 5 strength:
Read more »