Search for Survivors Continues as Florida's Death Toll From Ian Reaches 100
Days after the skies cleared and the winds died down in Florida, Hurricane Ian's effects persisted Monday, as people faced another week without power and others were being rescued from homes inundated with lingering floodwaters.
At least 100 people have been confirmed dead statewide in the aftermath of Ian, NBC News reported Monday. The highest number of deaths were in Lee County, where Ian made landfall, and neighboring Charlotte County.
Search and rescue efforts were still ongoing Monday in Florida. More than 1,900 people have been rescued statewide, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference Monday evening.
"We need to all work together right now and we need to get people back up...
