‘It’s Like A War Zone.’ Crisis Deepens In Aftermath Of Hurricane Ian

Stairways lead to nowhere after buildings were swept clear in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 3, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The death toll in the state from Ian rose to at least 100 today following the storm making landfall as Category 4 hurricane, causing extensive damage along the coast as rescue crews continued the search for survivors. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

As the death toll from Hurricane Ian continues to rise, people in Florida are still trying to grapple with the destruction the monstrous storm has caused. Hundreds of thousands remained without power on Monday, homes and roads were still flooded, and barrier islands were isolated from the mainland.

New photos and videos emerging from the epicenter of where Hurricane Ian made landfall show the sheer power the storm packed. Homes are barely recognizable on Captiva Island, a barrier island in Lee County right near where Ian made its first United States landfall as a Category 4 storm.