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Ian death toll climbs to 67 in Florida

- almost 1 million still without power in Florida
An aerial view of boats crashed in a harbor after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, U.S., September 29, 2022. Photo: IBT
A view of a flooded community after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S., September 29, 2022. Photo: IBT
A view of a flooded community after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S., September 29, 2022. Photo: IBT
Hurricane Ian caused widespread power outages and flash flooding in Central Florida as it crossed through the state after making landfall. Photo: Getty/Anadolu Agency
Hurricane Ian caused widespread power outages and flash flooding in Central Florida as it crossed through the state after making landfall. Photo: Getty/Anadolu Agency
Debris litters a street and businesses are destroyed in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, following Hurricane Ian. Photo: AAP / Douglas R. Clifford/AP
Debris litters a street and businesses are destroyed in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, following Hurricane Ian. Photo: AAP / Douglas R. Clifford/AP
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The death toll from Hurricane Ian rose to 67 and power remained out to more than 860,000 homes and businesses across Florida on Sunday, October 2, 2022, four days after the Category 4 beast slammed ashore along the Sunshine State's Gulf Coast.

According to CNN, at least 67 people were killed by Ian in Florida as it swallowed homes in its furious rushing waters, obliterated roadways and ripped down powerlines. Four people were also killed in storm-related incidents in North Carolina, officials say.

Many of the Ian-related deaths have been reported in southwestern Florida’s Lee County, which includes Fort Myers and Sanibel Island, where at least 35 people died.

The storm’s toll in Florida also includes 12 deaths in Charlotte County, eight in Collier County, five in Volusia County, three in Sarasota County and one each in Polk, Lake, Hendry and Manatee counties, according to officials.

Three persons also died in Cuba where Ian made its first landfall Tuesday.

More than 1,000 people have been rescued along Florida’s southwestern coast alone and search and rescue efforts were continuing in some isolated areas.

The bridge to Pine Island, the largest barrier island off Florida’s Gulf Coast, was destroyed by the storm. Some residents were evacuated by helicopter.

Florida Power & Light, the state's largest power company, said it had restored power to more than 1.5 million customers including all hospitals in its service area. More than 20,000 workers were involved in the restoration effort.

President Biden to visit Florida & Puerto Rico

President Joseph R. Biden and first lady Jill T. Biden will travel to Florida this week, according to the White House, to see firsthand the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to strike the nation, and the recovery being carried out by tens of thousands of local, state and federal workers and volunteers.

The Bidens will travel to Puerto Rico on Monday and then head to Florida on Wednesday. Hurricane Fiona slammed Puerto Rico as a Category 1 storm on September 18, 2022.

5 Responses to “Ian death toll climbs to 67 in Florida”

  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (02/10/2022, 12:28) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    We are living in a part of the world that have been stricted by destructive hurricanes, even though the one that has stricted Florida was not as strong as the one that devastated the BVI Sept. 7,2017 Ian has caused at last updated 67 human lives, homes, businesses, and infrastructural damaged to.
    Every year hurricanes are a great threat to humans survival, not only in this part of the world, but also in many other parts. We certainly don't know when another destructive hurricanes will hit us on the future.
    We should be prepare for the the next one. It will come.
    Because of this truth, good governance is a vital necessity. Good government is not void of good judgement. Good judgement is void of proper preparation. Good preparation is not void of love. is not void of care for each other best interest. Position action to each others is the only proof of love for each other.
    We need to think, and act differently in order for us to experience greater success. Love, peace faith, (good action) will help us prepare for the next storm ahead.

    "Righteousness exualt a nation, sin (wrong doings) is a reproach against any people."


    • ... (03/10/2022, 08:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      For once you are sounding good. Good governance isnt about wearing suits or avoiding 'corruption' or whatever the UK & the suck up BVI politicians think it is. its literally about the survival of the people. period. Second priority being ensuring and maintaining prosperity to withstand national challenges in continuity.
  • unvaxx 4ever (02/10/2022, 16:47) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    If 67 die then they are very lucky they did not get irmer.
    • @unvaxx 4ever (02/10/2022, 20:18) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lmaoo I loveeeee your nameee! Like DJ Khaled said “We the best!” But yea Irma was a different animal. Wish them all the best. God speed
  • Xxx (02/10/2022, 16:54) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brings back memories of 2017 I wish them well and prayers


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