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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jay Reeves

Residents allowed to return to Florida island slammed by Ian

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Residents were allowed to return to a coastal island that was decimated by Hurricane Ian on Saturday with a warning from the governor that the disaster isn't over.

Many of the homes still standing on Estero Island lack basic services, so portable restrooms, hand-washing stations, shower trailers and other essentials were trucked in for residents who want to stay, Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference. Debris still has to be removed before rebuilding can begin.

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