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Photographer rides out Ian to capture the storm for others

Chuck Larsen has lived on Sanibel Island for 12 years, and until last week had never experienced a major hurricane

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

About 100 deaths across 10 Florida counties linked to Hurricane Ian

MIAMI — Florida officials have linked about 100 deaths spanning 10 counties to Hurricane Ian, with more than half in Lee County where storm surges as high as 10 feet razed homes and destroyed some of the only bridges that contact barrier island residents to the mainland.

Miami Herald · Oct 3, 2022

Fact check: Did Kamala Harris really say racial ‘equity’ would decide Hurricane Ian support?

VP’s discussion about effects of climate change is misconstrued by her eager opponents

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Hundreds remain in Florida shelters after Hurricane Ian; untold numbers left without a home

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — At least 1,700 people remain in emergency shelters five days after Hurricane Ian ravaged the Southwest Florida coast and parts of Central Florida, a figure that demonstrates the enormity of the post-hurricane crisis as recovery efforts are underway.

Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022

Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

In visit to island, US president says he will ensure that Puerto Rico gets promised assistance after devastating storm.

Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2022

Orlene weakens into tropical depression over western Mexico

Orlene weakened into a tropical depression as it crawled farther inland, dumping heavy rains across parts of western and central Mexico on Monday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Saved by a Donald Trump floatie: How Lonnie survived Hurricane Ian as water flooded his Florida home

When Hurricane Ian hit, Lonnie Winn turned to Donald Trump for help. Lonnie can't swim and he and his partner decided he should get into a Donald Trump-styled floatie as the water rushed into their home.

ABC News · Oct 3, 2022

Climate change worsened Hurricane Ian's rainfall by 10%, scientists say

Climate change made Hurricane Ian’s most extreme rainfall about 10% worse than it would have been without two centuries of greenhouse gas pollution, according to a first-take analysis of the storm by two U.S. climate researchers. Their rapid analysis, which they shared on Twitter, looked only at rainfall, and not…

Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022

Major flooding, erosion expected as nor’easter bears down on Jersey Shore

PHILADELPHIA — A nor’easter that’s been grinding down on the Jersey Shore on the heels of the remnants of Hurricane Ian could cause major flooding as high tides peak Monday afternoon, say forecasters, who have issued a warning.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 3, 2022

Stopgap funding finale - Roll Call

Congress will return later this year to tackle an omnibus funding package, hurricane relief, coronavirus aid and more.

Roll Call · Oct 3, 2022