Biden says Hurricane Ian ‘ends discussion’ over climate change as DeSantis looks on The president traveled to Florida’s Gulf Coast where some communities were obliterated by the near Category-5 storm The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
Biden surveys damage, pledges aid to Florida after Hurricane Ian FEMA says it will continue to provide resources to Florida as US damage assessment after devastating storm continues. Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022
Biden visits scene of devastation caused by Hurricane Ian alongside Florida governor Ron DeSantis At least 100 people have died in the state, where the storm caused damage up to $47bn The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
Hurricane Ian ‘ends discussion’ on climate crisis, Biden says on Florida visit President puts up ostensibly united front with Ron DeSantis as duo survey recovery effort but comments contrast with governor’s view The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2022
Damage caused by Hurricane Ian laid bare in shocking before and after photos The US National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration released eye-opening images which show the devastating effects of the storm as millions are left without power Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
Disgraced Papa John’s founder slammed for complaining that his $6m home was flooded by Hurricane Ian John Schnatter, a billionaire who owns an estimated 20 homes, was widely mocked for saying he “lost a home” in Hurricane Ian The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
Rockets, Fertitta family hosting Hurricane Ian relief drive at Toyota Center The Fertitta family, Rockets, and Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen are hosting a Hurricane Ian relief drive, and fans who donate at least seven items will get a ticket voucher. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022
‘Angel stranger’ wades through Hurricane Ian flooding to check on stranded 84-year-old ‘I didn’t know who she was, but she was really kind of surprised to see me,’ Cheynne Prevatt said after the daring rescue in chest-high water The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
Hurricane Ian: woman celebrating 40th birthday in Florida among victims Nishelle Harris-Miles, a mother of four from Ohio, was staying in a rental with friends when the hurricane hit The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2022
Biden headed to Florida to assess Hurricane Ian destruction and recovery efforts FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Joe Biden is on his way to Fort Myers to survey damage inflicted on southwest Florida by Hurricane Ian, get a briefing on the response and recovery efforts, and meet with people impacted by the storm. Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022
'We’re not leaving until this gets done': Biden visits Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian President Joe Biden arrived early Wednesday afternoon in Fort Myers to survey damage inflicted on Southwest Florida by Hurricane Ian, get a briefing on the response and recovery efforts, and meet with people impacted by the storm. Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022
Biden and DeSantis offer praise for joint response to Hurricane Ian - Roll Call They may be rivals in 2024, but President Joe Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised each other's work responding to Hurricane Ian. Roll Call · Oct 5, 2022
Hurricane Ian deals blow to Florida’s shaky insurance sector About 12 percent of Florida residents have no homeowners’ insurance – rates are far higher than in the rest of the US. Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022
Operation Noah’s Ark: Florida volunteers rescue hundreds of parrots stranded by Hurricane Ian Hundreds of exotic birds including some of the world’s rarest parrots have been rescued from a Florida wildlife sanctuary after its owners refused to evacuate without them in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022
Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022 Loretta Lynn was unapologetic in our 1987 interview: ‘I’ve had 8 of my songs banned!’ SAN DIEGO — There aren’t any country-music stars today like Loretta Lynn, the legendary singer-songwriter who died Tuesday in her sleep at the age of 90 at her Tennessee home in Hurricane Mills.
Miami Herald · Oct 5, 2022 He survived Ian in a tree as his mobile home flooded. Are trailer parks too risky? FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Shawn Hunte figured he would weather Hurricane Ian the same way he weathered countless storms as a shrimper on the flooded, tilted decks of bucking boats in high seas.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022 Disney under fire for reopening so soon after Hurricane Ian: ‘Are people supposed to swim to work or?’ One social media user asked: “Are people supposed to swim to work or?”
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022 Florida's island dwellers digging out from Ian's destruction The full breadth of Hurricane Ian's destruction is still coming into focus a week after it hit southwest Florida
Reuters · Oct 5, 2022 About 101,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Hurricane Fiona An estimated 101,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, more than two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.
Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022 ‘They are seeing terrible devastation’: AT&T employees aid Hurricane Ian recovery efforts A week before Hurricane Ian ravaged Fort Meyers and surrounding areas of Florida, AT&T sent in about 500 volunteers with equipment to prep for the incoming natural disaster.
Miami Herald · Oct 5, 2022 There’s a depression in the Atlantic. Will another one form near the Caribbean Sea? MIAMI — Forecasters on Wednesday are closely watching a system near the Caribbean Sea that has a high chance of turning into a tropical depression in the next few days. They’re also watching a recently formed depression in the eastern Atlantic, but that one is far from land and is…
Miami Herald · Oct 5, 2022 Could another storm form in the Atlantic? A look at the final stretch of hurricane season MIAMI — Hurricane Ian has left its mark on Florida.
The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2022 US justice department granted expedited appeal in Trump Mar-a-Lago case – as it happened Appeals court decision represents a setback for the ex-president, who had opposed the request
The Conversation · Oct 5, 2022 The big reason Florida insurance companies are failing isn't just hurricane risk – it’s fraud and lawsuits Hurricane Ian’s widespread damage is another disaster for Florida’s already shaky insurance industry. Even though home insurance rates in Florida are nearly triple the national average, insurers have been losing money. Six have failed since January 2022. Now, insured losses from Ian are estimated to exceed US$40 billion
Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022 Hurricane Ian rescue team save 275 parrots and two lemurs stranded in storms Owners of the sanctuary on Pine Island, Florida, refused to leave unless their flock of rare parrots could be safely removed as well. Lauren Stepp said: "We would not abandon them. I would never leave them. Never."