Tragic toll expected to rise dramatically in coming hours – Agony for South Carolina as Ian’s blow is forecast to be very strong there too
Early Friday morning finds Florida residents taking stock of their wounds after Hurricane Ian’s deadly onslaught.
Door-to-door rescuers are trying to free citizens as millions remain without power. Hundreds of rescues have been carried out by land, air and sea, with residents trapped in their homes or stranded on rooftops.
So far at least 21 people have lost their lives with the tragic toll expected to rise dramatically in the coming hours, while the death toll is expected to rise.
In the new update from the US authorities, they state:
– One dead in Polk County
– 12 dead in Charlotte County
– 8 dead in Collier County
Homes across much of the peninsula were washed out to sea, buildings collapsed across the state, and floodwaters damaged homes even inland in places like the Orlando area.
At the same time, anxiety prevails in South Carolina as it is predicted that Ian’s blow will be very strong there as well.
The hurricane that local officials say may have caused the worst natural disaster in Florida history has re-strengthened to a Category 1 storm in the Atlantic. It is now moving toward South Carolina with sustained winds of 86 mph as of 5 a.m. It is expected to make landfall between Charleston and Myrtle Beach this afternoon, forecasters said.
“This is a dangerous storm that will bring strong winds and lots of water,” South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster tweeted. “Be smart, make good decisions, look after your loved ones and be safe.”
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