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Fort Myers, Fla.
Hurricane Ian hit West Florida on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 miles per hour, causing “catastrophic” flooding in many areas.
Ian left historic flooding and severe damage in the center of the peninsula and is expected to make landfall again in South Carolina this Friday.
Wednesday’s storm produced several meter-high storm surges that inundated large swaths of southwest Florida. Cities like Fort Myers and Naples were destroyed along the coast.
Officials believe there is Hundreds of people are trapped in their homes, after failing to follow evacuation orders issued ahead of the hurricane’s arrival. Only a few dilapidated bridges remain in accessible areas.
President Biden spoke Thursday from the headquarters of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make the first assessment of the disaster.
“East Could be the worst hurricane in Florida historyBiden said.
Before passing through Florida, Ion hit western Cuba hard, where it caused severe damage in Pinar del Río province.
These are some pictures of the destruction caused by the cyclone.
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Storm surge drove many boats inland.
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Part of Fort Myers was destroyed by the tornado,
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Entire sections of Fort Myers on Florida’s west coast were submerged.
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The cyclone hit the land with wind speed of 240 km per hour.
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The Fort Myers Marina was broken into.
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Several bridges connecting various islands in the Fort Myers area collapsed.
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Orlando, the northernmost city on the peninsula, recorded historic flooding.
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Residents had only a few hours to prepare because of the final change in the hurricane’s path.
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The impact of the wind can be felt hours before the storm makes landfall.
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Fort Myers’ tourist and commercial areas suffered severe flooding.
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Ian’s visit to Cuba
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A Cuban family during the island-wide blackout caused by Ian’s passing.
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Ion caused flooding, destruction and blackouts in Cuba.
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The hurricane caused the most damage in the province of Pinar del Rio. 50,000 people had to be evacuated.
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Debris and destruction on the street after Hurricane Ian passed through Pinar del Rio.
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A man carries his children near the debris left by Hurricane Ian after passing Pinar del Rio.
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