Hurricane Ian leaves path of devastation
Hurricane Ian has left some coastal communities in Florida virtually unrecognizable. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave is on the ground in Fort Myers near where the deadly storm made landfall.
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Hurricane Ian has left some coastal communities in Florida virtually unrecognizable. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave is on the ground in Fort Myers near where the deadly storm made landfall.
Many Florida residents grappling with flood damage after Hurricane Ian's wrath do not have the help of flood insurance. Mark Friedlander, with the the Insurance Information Institute, joins CBS News with what to know about flood insurance.
Charlotte County, Florida, was knocked "off the grid" because of Hurricane Ian. But one community within it known as "the world's first solar-powered town" never lost power or internet – only a few shingles and some downed trees.
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In Florida, there are growing questions about how officials handled Hurricane Ian as community members begin to pick up the pieces. Kris Van Cleave visits one community in Fort Myers to get a firsthand look at the destruction.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to visit areas devastated by hurricanes Fiona and Ian in Puerto Rico and Florida. The Supreme Court begins a new term with its first black woman justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. The justices are expected to take on cases involving affirmative action, voting and the environment. And the horror movie "Smile" topped the weekend box office with $22 million in ticket sales.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson talk about Hurricane Ian's impact. Plus, Margaret Brennan pays tribute to legendary CBS News White House correspondent Bill Plante.
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell, who has been on the ground in Florida after Hurricane Ian slammed the state, said on "Face the Nation" that their focus is on "saving as many lives as possible."
Kevin Anderson, the mayor of Fort Myers, Florida, which was criticized for not ordering evacuations until Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Ian, said on "Face the Nation" that "there is a certain degree of personal responsibility" in deciding to evacuate.
Open to this: This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson talk about Hurricane Ian's impact. Plus, the latest on Ukraine after Russian forces retreat from the strategic city Lyman.
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Florida emergency crews are working tirelessly after Hurricane Ian devastated communities across the peninsula. Over 4,000 residents have been rescued so far after flooding and a storm surge stranded homeowners. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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According to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, recovering from Hurricane Ian could take the state years. The powerful storm struck southwest Florida as a Category 4 on Wednesday, with 150 mph winds and catastrophic flooding. Kris Van Cleave is in Fort Myers with more.
Just two days after Hurricane Ian demolished parts of southwest and central Florida, the powerful storm took aim at South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman is in Myrtle Beach with the latest.
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
Aid underway as Ian causes devastation and death; Ginni Thomas testifies to Jan. 6 committee.
South Carolina's coast was the latest to be hit by Hurricane Ian. The storm caused "catastrophic" flooding in some places and residents had to be rescued. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
The Coast Guard has helped rescue more than 100 people across Florida. Omar Villafranca flew with the Coast Guard as it surveyed the most devastated areas.
Search and rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss in the aftermath.
Neighborhoods in Orlando are flooded after getting more than a foot of rain. A longtime resident said she's never seen flooding like this in her neighborhood and doesn't have flood insurance. Meg Oliver shares more.
A number of humanitarian organizations are on the ground in Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Ian. Team Rubicon is clearing trees and debris from roads after the storm. Art delaCruz, the chief executive officer of Team Rubicon, discusses the humanitarian efforts on the ground.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Florida Sen. Rick Scott, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
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