in Florida, a heavy toll after the passage of Hurricane Ian

In Florida, certain buildings, hotels and houses, have sometimes completely disappeared. How many inhabitants have seen a roof, a tree or a boat collapse on top of them? Hurricane Ian leaves behind him, Friday, September 30, worrying questions about the extent of the human toll. Several days will be necessary to answer it. The flood, up to 3.70 meters on Wednesday, has not yet completely withdrawn. Rescuers inspect cars for possible victims. Further on, they evacuate an elderly lady, weakened but alive. The inhabitants sometimes take care of the rescue operations themselves.

A woman retrieved a kayak to bring her children to safety. One of the places most affected is the island of Sanibel. Its coastline, usually prized for its beauty, has been devastated. Neighborhoods are in ruins, and the only road that linked it to the mainland has been destroyed at several points. The authorities announced the death of 21 people, sometimes without being able to confirm that their death was related to the hurricane. The figures, provisional, could increase. 1.9 million people are still without power in Florida. Hurricane-related damage could cost up to 48 billion euros.