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Aerial photos show just how much destruction Hurricane Ian caused in Florida
Aerial photos show just how much destruction Hurricane Ian caused in Florida
Natalie MusumeciSep 30, 2022, 02:57 IST
InsiderIn this aerial view, flooded homes are shown after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida on September 29, 2022 in Port Charlotte, Florida.Win McNamee/Getty Images
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm on Wednesday.
As officials assess the damage, aerial images show just how much destruction Ian caused.
The storm packed winds of more than 150 miles-per-hour as it brought dangerous storm surges and flooding.
Some locals found themselves trapped inside their flooded homes as Hurricane Ian battered the state, knocking out the power for more than 2.5 people million.
Officials are still assessing the damage from the storm with search-and-rescue efforts underway.
These shocking aerial photos show the extensive damage done to the Sunshine State after it was walloped by Hurricane Ian.
This aerial photo shows damaged homes and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeSmoldering homes are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Meyers Beach. Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeBusiness are seen destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.Photo/Wilfredo LeeA massive section of the Sanibel Causeway collapsed due to the effects of Hurricane Ian Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.AP Photo/Steve HelberIn this aerial view, vehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Fla.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesDamaged homes are seen after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida on September 29, 2022 in Punta Gorda, Fla.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe remnant of a pier is seen in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeDamaged homes and debris are shown in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeVehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Fl.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesA home burns on Sanibel Island in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeBattered boats are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeDamaged homes are seen in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, on Sanibel Island, Fla.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
