[92] In an interview on September 29, Marceno said that hundreds of deaths may have occurred, but he and Governor DeSantis later downplayed the remark. ", "You Can Watch Hurricane Ian Live on Social Media", "Floridians joke through Hurricane Ian fear: 'Guess it's time to party! Farther inland 4 to 6ft (1.2 to 1.8m) of water covered portions of US 41 near Carnestown. Homes and businesses are flooded from the rising waters of the Peace River after Hurricane Ian, on Sept. 30, 2022, in DeSoto County outside Arcadia, Fla. Part of a destroyed mobile home park is pictured in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2022. All Assessments are paid in full. [66][73][74] In Washington, D.C., a Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals was rescheduled. Destroyed homes and businesses on Pine Island, Florida are seen from a U.S. Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter as U.S. National Guard Bureau Chief General Daniel Hokanson tours the area by air after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Pine Island, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. This week, it passed a major test, emerging seemingly unscathed in the wake of Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. mainland in years. Punta Gorda, Floria Picture | Hurricane Ian leaves a path of [179], At least eight school districts[180] suffered closures as a result of Ian. Back at her mobile home, she recalled reading somewhere to cover your body and head with a mattress to protect yourself from flying debris. Sept. 27, 2022 TAMPA, Fla. With so many near-misses over the decades, it had become common to believe Florida's Tampa Bay region was somehow protected from hurricanes. Residents of approximately 24family units in that neighborhood fled their dwellings due to rising floodwaters. For more than 20 years Earth Networks has operated the world's largest and most comprehensive weather observation, lightning detection, and climate networks. Storm surge flooding farther north briefly left some streets impassible, while winds caused isolated and sporadic power outages. [165] A rare request of emergency assistance from the U.S. was approved by Biden on September 30 after Ian passed. [58] Around 300,000 people were evacuated in Hillsborough County (which centers on Tampa) with schools and other locations being used as shelters. [116], In Collier County, rising coastal floodwaters in the Naples area trapped people and prompted numerous calls for rescue. [173] Various other International, federal and local organizations also mobilized to help spread donations throughout affected populations in the form of both monetary and physical donations. [199], On April 3, 2023, the NHC announced that Ian's peak intensity was not 155 miles per hour as originally thought, as after further review a Hurricane Hunter aircraft realized the peak winds of 161 miles per hour, upgrading the storm to Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Damages in Volusia County were estimated at $128million. Ian's 150 mph winds and heavy rains knocked out power for 2.6. landfall in southwestern Florida, in Punta Gorda . [183], Critics have noted that federally subsidized flood insurance is one of the reasons that people continue to move to hurricane-prone areas of Florida. This isnt just a Florida issue. An excavator is used to clear debris left in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Oct. 6, 2022, on San Carlos Island, Fla. Snowbird Bruce Hickey, 70, walks along the waterfront, now littered with debris including shrimp boats, in the mobile home park where he and his wife Kathy have a winter home, a trailer originally purchased by Kathy's mother in 1979, on San Carlos Island, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022, one week after the passage of Hurricane Ian. [182] The Charlotte County Public School District reopened October 18. The 2022 season had been abnormally. A Florida town rebuilt after one hurricane endures another Much of the city is without power and water, Schortz said. Ian caused $22.6million in damages throughout Pinellas County. Ian became a hurricane 12 hours later and a major hurricane after another 24 hours. Her mobile home was intact, which she attributes to its old age and good bones; it also survived 2004s Hurricane Charley. If you are in one of these areas, and aren't already sheltering, DO SO IMMEDIATELY", "An extreme wind warning is in effect for Englewood FL, Rotonda FL, Grove City FL until 2:00pm EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. [48][49] Many airports and ports in Tampa, Tampa Bay, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Key West, and other places announced that they would be suspending operations. The wave moved into the Caribbean Sea on September21 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Trinidad and Tobago, the ABC islands, and the northern coast of South America. [69] The National Forest Service, meanwhile, closed both Francis Marion National Forest and Sumter National Forest. [149] There were five storm-related deaths in the state: three in Johnston County, one in Martin County,[150] and one in Moore County. CoreLogic reported potential insured losses at $2847billion. Its central pressure continued to fall to a minimum of 947mbar (27.96inHg) before temporarily rising to 952mbar (28.11inHg) by 02:00UTC, when it moved over the Dry Tortugas with winds of 125mph (205km/h). [47] President Joe Biden approved a state of emergency declaration for Florida on September24. [189], Preliminary estimates of damages from Hurricane Ian are wide-ranging. Tornado touches down in Punta Gorda. If you suspect a seawall failure and neither your address or your neighbors address is not on the list, please contact Public Works at (941) 575-5050. [59] Many farmers prepared before the storm by turning off irrigation systems attempting to dry out the ground while harvesting what they could (much of the state's cotton crop had not been harvested yet). But it was clear, especially at Bay Palms, that Ians Category 4 winds tore through the city with a rare ferocity. 1947 Sept 18th to the south, 95mph from the east 1950,sept 4th Easy passes to the west with 115mph winds from the south 1953 ,Oct 9th HRD project finds former TS Hazel as a hurricane hitting with 85mph winds. I cant believe the eye went directly over Punta Gorda, and all these houses are still standing! What made Hurricane Ian so intense: By the numbers [84] Ian caused a power outage in Pinar del Ro, cutting power to the entire province, which had a population of 850,000. In Florida, the turning point for building codes came after Hurricane Andrew struck the state in 1992, said Kathy Baughman McLeod, senior vice president and director for the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center. Hurricane Ian updates: Florida death toll climbs. Significant flooding also took place in the City of Punta Gorda. [61], All three national parks in Florida closed in preparation for the hurricane. Punta Gorda: A city rebuilt after Hurricane Charley. Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Arcadia and Sebring, Florida were among the cities that suffered the greatest from Charley's force. Residents and their two dogs return to their home in a neighborhood flooded by the rising Myakka River in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Oct. 1, 2022, in North Port, Fla. A destroyed portion of the causeway from Fort Myers to Sanibel Island is seen in this frame grab from video shot out of a U.S. Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter as U.S. National Guard Bureau Chief General Daniel Hokanson tours the area by air after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction on Sanibel Island, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Checking out Hurricane Hunter Plane as part of Hurricane Awareness Week The most recent Punta Gorda, FL hurricane was Bonnie in 2010. rebuilding in a way that reflects those more challenging conditions, National Initiative to Advance Building Codes. While it had typical post-hurricane storm debris, downed trees and several flooded streets, a number of homes and buildings appeared largely intact and many showed only minimal damage to their exteriors. In all, more than 200homes were destroyed in Charlotte County. [123] Both the Sanibel Causeway and the Matlacha Bridge are eligible for federal bridge rehabilitation funds. Now for a pleasant, modest entry into retirement in Toronto.". Tides also decreased in Pinellas County, falling to 4ft (1.2m) below average along the coast and 5ft (1.5m) in Tampa Bay. [75], The eastward shift in Ian's track as well as the increasing size of the hurricane prompted the issuance of a tropical storm warning for Bimini and Grand Bahama in The Bahamas late on September 27. 1945 sept 16th a 115mph hurricane from the S.E causes heavy crop damage in florida while passing just east. Hurricane Information For Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County, FL is in a very high risk hurricane zone. Over 300 homes were affected with minor-moderate levels of flooding. Hurricane Forecast & Alerts for Punta Gorda, FL | WeatherBug [201] Fox Weather, the weather streaming service from Fox News reported an average of 552,000 viewers on September 28 between 1:00-4:00 pm ET when the storm made landfall in Florida. [26] Officials in Tallahassee and nearby cities commissioned the monitoring of local power lines and scouring of storm-water systems to make sure them prepared and secure. Vasquez got lucky. [97], Overall, more than 2.4million people in Florida lost power during the storm and in its aftermath. [135] Orlando International Airport recorded wind gusts of up to 74mph (119km/h). [1] The wave subsequently moved westward, passing south of the Cape Verde Islands with occasional bursts of convection during the ensuing six days. Were trying to save what we can and rebuild.. [124] Aside from Naples Ian caused $256million in damages in Marco Island, $7.1million in Everglades City, and $948million in unincorporated areas. The ninth public hearing of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, scheduled for September 28 was postponed. . Heavy precipitation and storm surge in St. Johns County flooded several roads in St. Augustine and resulted in the temporary closure of the Bridge of Lions. Andrew, which caused dozens of deaths and an estimated $26 billion in damages, resulted in a statewide building code that included some of the toughest storm-specific codes in the country. [152][153] Wind gusts reached as high as 69mph (111km/h) in Cape Henry and 68mph (109km/h) in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Afp Contributor#afp/AFP Contributor via Getty Images. A Florida Army National Guard chinook helicopter delivers supplies after Hurricane Ian passed through the area in Sanibel, Fla., Oct. 08, 2022. Widespread power outages and isolated wind damage also occurred, such as several trees downed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, some of which struck homes, displacing two families. Then the airports closed and the aircraft at the airports were evacuated. LiveNOW from FOX 3. Hurricane Andrew transformed Floridas building codes. [32] The modified schedule and the resumption of service for the Silver Meteor was then pushed out to October 13 due to the extensive damage inflicted along the Central Florida Rail Corridor. A 24-hour rainfall total of 4.3in (108.3mm) was measured on Isla de la Juventud. Brenda Brennan sits next to a boat that pushed against her apartment when Hurricane Ian passed through the area on Sept. 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Fla. A man begins cleaning up after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida on Sept. 29, 2022 in Punta Gorda, Fla. Damaged boats are seen downtown after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Fort Myers, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022. [118][119] Vehicular access to the island was re-established on October 11 for emergency workers and public access was re-established October 21 for local residents. [1] At 00:00 UTC, the system's low-level circulation had completely emerged off of the coast of Florida, and although the convection was slightly offset to the north, Ian reintensified to a Category1 hurricane at that time. The extent of Hurricane Ian's destruction became clearer on Thursday as people across southwestern Florida, left without electricity, drinking water or inhabitable homes, began to assess the damage and gird for what Gov. [20], Ian weakened to Category3 strength by 00:00 UTC the next day. Water entered the first floor of several parking garages, impacting many cars. [192][193] Moody's Analytics calculated potential damages of $4555 billion in Florida alone with billions more in South Carolina. Mapping has been developed as well as an. David Hayes, who just finished a stint as special assistant to the president for climate policy, noted in an interview Thursday that only 30 percent of the communities in the United States have adopted modern building codes. . and click on the Dock Match button. The only bridge to the island is heavily damaged so it can only be reached by boat or air. A sailboat lies on mud at the bottom of Charlotte Harbor as water receded ahead of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Fla. Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images It's happened before, but rarely to this . Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Ian became extratropical a few hours later over northeastern South Carolina, and fully dissipated over central North Carolina by 12:00UTC on October1. [21] The system made its final landfall that afternoon near Georgetown, South Carolina, at 18:05UTC, with sustained winds of 80mph (130km/h). [92] In an interview on September 29, Marceno said that hundreds of deaths may have occurred, but he and Governor DeSantis later downplayed the remark. [26] Another 2,000 were deployed on standby in neighboring states. People are crying.. Lost time and staff turnover due to non-work-related issues experienced by employees directly affects productivity, work quality and therefore, the bottom line. [116] Areas north of Tampa reported minor or sporadic wind damage, including some tree damage and a loss of shingles in Pasco, Citrus, and Levy counties. [33] Full resumptions of both of these services would occur over a period from October 1417.[34]. [206] Others provided livestream feeds of their homes and surrounding areas during the hurricane. Dirk Russell, who has medical issues, lies on the sofa with his dog in his waterlogged home that flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Pine Island, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. A pair of birds wait to be transported back to the mainland in Pine Island, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022. Verisk Analytics indicated a total of $4257billion and potentially over $60billion when losses not covered under the NFIP are included. [124] Damages in Naples alone was estimated at $989million. Mickey Welsh/ Advertiser via USA Today Network. Additionally, a fire ignited during the storm demolished 14business and 14residential units. [13] Combined with high winds this resulted in damage to 52,514buildings and homes, which included minor damage to 16,314structures, major damage to 14,245structures, and the destruction of 5,369others. Throughout the county, the hurricane caused major impacts to 3,515commercial and residential structures and demolished 33others. As Hurricane Ian turned south in its destructive trek toward Florida, Punta Gorda, a city of about 20,000 people on the Peace River in Charlotte County, ended up directly in its path. has created a program to help strengthen the local workforce following Hurricane Ian. The rainfall alleviated drought conditions throughout much of New Jersey,[157] and lasted until October 5. Meanwhile, quite a few places did get ravaged, he said. [43] Tampa Bay area schools also announced closures, and several colleges and universities, including the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa, and Eckerd College announced that they were canceling classes and closing. A home burns in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, on Sanibel Island, Fla. Workers repair broken traffic light wires after Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage and flooding, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. A boat lays sideways in a canal in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Punta Gorda, Fla. People paddle a canoe next to a submerged Chevy Corvette in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Sean Hunt sits on the trunk of his damaged car in front of his camper in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. Stedi Scuderi looks over her apartment after floodwater from Hurricane Ian receded, Sept. 29, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. Volunteers distribute food for affected families in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2022. In one case a Floridian YouTuber's video was disliked more than double the number of times it was liked on the platform. With a fixed income, DiGregorio couldnt afford home or flood insurance, so shes unsure of her next steps. [169], Soon after the conditions improved in impacted parts of Florida, search and rescue teams, first responders, and utility workers from un-impacted parts of Florida and across the country deployed to the area. Subsequently, HMS Medway was deployed to the Cayman Islands. [22], The government of the Cayman Islands issued hurricane watches for its three islandsGrand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Caymanon September23 at 21:00UTC as Ian was projected to pass over the British Overseas Territory as a hurricane. [23] The Cayman Islands Airports Authority continued operating the airports until the afternoon of September25. [129] On October 2, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited North Port, and described the flooding as the worst he had seen across Florida. ", "Now that the eye wall of Hurricane #Ian has intersected the coast, extreme winds are impacting parts of the Florida coast, prompting Extreme Wind Warnings. [100] Total damage in Florida was estimated at $109.5 billion. [181] The Lee County and DeSoto County Public School Districts reopened on October 17. [95][78] In addition, ten people died in Sarasota and Collier Counties; seven in Monroe and Volusia Counties; five in Hillsborough, Manatee, and Osceola Counties; four in Hardee County; three in Orange and Putnam Counties; two each in Hendry and Polk Counties; and one each in DeSoto, Lake, and Martin, Miami-Dade and St. Lucie Counties. [1] At around this time, NOAA sensors measured wind gusts reaching up to 216 miles per hour (348km/h). Punta Gorda, Florida Picture | Hurricane Ian leaves a path of By October18, 29 illnesses and four deaths had been recorded since landfall due to infection from Vibrio vulnificus,[187] at least one of whom was from out of state. [122] A temporary bridge was opened for public use on October 5. [207] Many Floridians who posted about the storm to social media found humor while discussing preparing for the hurricane, the storm, and its aftermath. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", "@ryanhallyall in the top 5 of Youtube's Top 10 on Sept. 29th and 30th. [122][116] Strong winds also resulted in a widespread downing of electrical poles, trees and tree limbs, road signs, and traffic signals. Consequently, there were significant disruptions in communication and electrical services; falling debris blocked many roadways. Building codes are one of the strongest ways that government can protect people and property from climate-driven hurricanes.. The remnants of Ian are charging up the East Coast on Saturday after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Carolina on Friday afternoon. Roy Cooper issues state of emergency for Hurricane Ian", "Virginia Gov. With scientists predicting that climate change will likely lead to more frequent and intense storms, in addition to other types of extreme weather events, Rajkovich and other experts said updating codes and rebuilding in a way that reflects those more challenging conditions can help communities adapt and become more resilient. The all-clear for the Islands was called at 3:00pm.
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