Rescue crews going door-to-door in search of survivors in the ongoing Hurricane Ian menace are reporting more deaths.
According to reports, as of Monday October 3, the hurricane had claimed at least 101 people.
Property of unknown value has been destroyed, leaving people homeless.
The Fort Myers Beach City Councilman Bill Veach said his 90-year-old cottage is in ruins.
The councilman further explained the catastrophic state of his neighborhood.
“When you are walking around the ruins, it’s an apocalyptic scene,” Veach explained.
Even between the destruction that was once a home for millions of people, the people in Florida are hopeful.
“You see a friend that you weren’t sure was alive or dead and that brings you joy. A joy that is so much more than the loss of property,” Veach added.
Hospitals in Florida have been experiencing pressure on capacity, emergency departments lacking personnel, lack of reliable water to serve the facilities to workers being displaced since Ian hit.
Rescuers throughout the state have been coming to the aid of trapped residents via boat and aircraft, where more than 1,900 people have been rescued as of Monday.
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