Hurricane Ian destroys man's home and business: "I lost my entire life"
The owner of Fort Myers' Green Cup Cafe describes how Hurricane Ian forced him to battle carbon monoxide and raging floodwaters as it tore through his beloved small business.
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The owner of Fort Myers' Green Cup Cafe describes how Hurricane Ian forced him to battle carbon monoxide and raging floodwaters as it tore through his beloved small business.
The first thing Johnny Lauder heard when he arrived at his 86-year-old mother's house after Hurricane Ian was her screams. Karen, who has one leg, is wheelchair-bound and has open wounds, was stuck in chest-high floodwaters. She was rescued with the help of her son, and said it brought "terror and relief at the same time."
These Floridians dedicated years to building their dream homes in Port Charlotte and Key West. Now, one family's roof was ripped off "like a zipper" as another is "starting from zero."
Florida's Sanibel Island bore the brunt of Hurricane Ian, as homes were destroyed and the only bridge connecting the island to the mainland was knocked out. Those who survived the storm now face the daunting task of repairing what remains. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Hundreds of thousands of at-risk properties sit outside official flood zones, leaving many residents unprepared for disaster.
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.
South Carolina is beginning its long cleanup after Hurricane Ian. Thousands of homes and businesses were flooded and without power, however, Gov. Henry McMaster said there were no reported deaths. Michael George has the latest.
Recovery efforts are just beginning after Hurricane Ian tore through Florida. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Nikki Batiste and Elaine Quijano with the latest from Fort Myers.
CBS News national correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to show the scope of the damage and destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian as residents begin cleanup efforts.
Hurricane Ian is barreling down on the South Carolina coast with life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds expected. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson joins Anne-Marie Green to share the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.
CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson gives the latest forecast as Ian sets its sights on the South Carolina coast.
Ian regained hurricane strength after ravaging parts of Florida, and is forecast to hit South Carolina on Friday. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins "Red and Blue" with the latest on the storm's path.
Hurricane Ian tore through Florida's southwestern coast as a Category 4 storm, damaging homes and businesses and causing widespread flooding in communities including Fort Myers, Naples and Punta Gorda. Record storm surges were seen in areas from Englewood to Bonita Beach. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave and Omar Villafranca are in Florida surveying the damage.
Major storms tend to make wildlife more active, and that's not the only hazard lurking in floodwaters.
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for millions in Florida. CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero speak with Melissa Seixas, the Florida state president of Duke Energy, about efforts to restore power.
Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction across Florida before being downgraded to a tropical storm. Chris Hall, owner of 606 Storm Chasing, is following the storm and documenting its force. He joins CBS News to discuss the impact.
Hurricane Ian caused damage and flooding across a wide swath of Florida, and as it battered the state, one hotel group is opening their doors to help displaced residents. Jennifer Rice-Palmer, the director of guest services at Rosen Hotel and Resorts, talks with CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Tanya Riviero about the company's efforts to give back.
Michael Brennan, the acting deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News with the latest forecast for Ian, which is now a tropical storm but could strengthen again as it moves toward South Carolina after hitting Florida.
Ian has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but not before tearing its way through Florida's Gulf Coast. It left at least 2.5 million customers without power and caused devastating flooding across the region. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave is driving from Tampa to Fort Myers to survey the damage.
We are seeing more of the catastrophic damage that Ian is causing across the state of Florida. More than 2.5 million homes and businesses are without power, and huge areas are affected by flooding. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins us from Fort Myers, Florida, with a firsthand look at the extent of the damage.
A man was seen paddleboarding through floodwaters in Orlando, Florida, after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm before moving east across the state.
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in St. Augustine, Florida as the remnants of Hurricane Ian continue lashing the state. CBS News' Meg Oliver joins "CBS News Mornings" from St. Augustine to share how residents are reacting as the city experiences extreme flooding and winds.
The mayor of Sarasota, Florida, Erik Arroyo, says his city has been preparing for years in case of a direct hit from a hurricane like Ian. He joins CBS News' Scott MacFarlane by phone with the latest on the response.
Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, made landfall just after 3 p.m. Wednesday in Cayo Costa, Florida. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero with the latest from Tampa. Then CBS News meteorologist David Parkinson has the latest on where the storm is headed next.
The Weather Channel Meteorologist Felicia Combs joins CBS News with an update on Hurricane Ian from Key West, Florida.