Florida faces long gas lines and lack of power days after Hurricane Ian
Hundreds of thousands of people were stuck without power and other basic needs days after Hurricane Ian ripped through Florida, as recovery from the deadly storm was estimated to easily cost billions of dollars.in search of survivors or bodies of people who perished from the Category 4 storm’s whipping winds that topped 150 mph and pounding rain that caused massive flooding.
The storm was believed to have killed at least 73 people in the Sunshine State, with another four deaths in North Carolina, according to anEerie post-apocalyptic scenes of the powerful storm’s aftermath included hours-long lines for gas, and thousands still stuck in shelters. Rescue efforts also continued on Florida’s barrier islands with the US Coast Guard running evacuations by boat after road access was cut off.“I thought for sure we were all dying,” said Claire St. Leger, who had nine people in her home when the storm rolled in. “I just sat in an inside room with pillows, I crossed myself so many times, I thought for sure we were dying. Water kept rising.
Beach cottages and a motel on the shores of Sanibel Island with a population of 6,000 people were destroyed by the fierce storm with roof damage sustained to every home.“Our electric system is pretty much destroyed, our sewer system has been damaged badly and our public water supply is under assessment.”
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