KDKA crew captures devastation from Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida
KDKA Reporter Chris Hoffman and Videographer Ian Smith have traveled to Florida to help CBS News document the devastation from Hurricane Ian.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
So many boats were thrown ashore by Hurricane Ian in Ft. Myers.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Even after churning through Florida, Ian went back at to sea, re-strengthened into a hurricane and is now lashing the Carolinas.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Fort Myers is right at the Gulf of Mexico. These boats were tossed around like toys by the powerful and dangerous storm.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
As of Friday afternoon, CBS News reports more than 1.7 million customers in Florida, 210,000 in South Carolina and 82,000 in North Carolina were without power, according to poweroutage.us.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
To show the power of Hurricane Ian, some of the palm trees have been stripped of their branches.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Kevin Guthrie, director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management, said there have been more than 700 rescues so far in the state, CBS News reports.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Water and power issues have resulted in the evacuations of half a dozen health care facilities in Florida's southwest, CBS News reports.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
If you would like to help, visit CBSNews.com/RedCross.
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Hurricane Ian's winds toppled trees in Fort Myers, Florida.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Hurricane Ian's path of destruction.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Anthony Roman, a Pittsburgh native now living in Fort Myers, Florida, will spend the weekend cleaning up.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Anthony Roman, a Pittsburgh native now living in Fort Myers, Florida, has a pool that looks like wastewater.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Pittsburgh native Anthony Roman had 3 to 5 feet of storm surge tear through his home in Fort Myers, Florida.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
If you would like to help, visit CBSNews.com/RedCross.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Pittsburgh native Anthony Roman is cleaning up after Hurricane Ian hit his community in Fort Myers, Florida.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction through parts of Florida.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Homeowners are assessing the damage after Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers, Florida.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
Homeowners are cleaning up after Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers, Florida.
KDKA Crew Documents Ian's Damage
If you would like to help, visit CBSNews.com/RedCross.
