Nearly two days after Hurricane Ian struck Florida’s Gulf Coast, officials are continuing rescue and recovery efforts in the region’s hardest-hit areas.
A number of towns, including Fort Myers, are ordering those who rode out the storm in their homes to stay at home. The City of Fort Myers reported that there were many vehicles on roadways on Thursday, making it challenging for officials.The U.S. Coast Guard used helicopters on Thursday to conduct rescues on Sanibel Island.
The Associated Press reported that four people have died from the storm. Two of the deaths were reported late Thursday on Sanibel Island.Calm weather is expected on Friday in Southwest Florida as Hurricane Ian is expected to come back on shore Friday afternoon in the Carolinas.
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