Sanibel Island and its residents "forever changed," mayor says
"We are heart sick and devastated, but our community will prove to be so much stronger than Ian," Mayor Holly Smith said of the island, which has been cut off from Florida's mainland.
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Storm and flood threat from Ian remains
Millions of people across Florida are facing severe flooding and widespread power outages after Hurricane Ian plowed across the state. The storm is now a tropical storm, but as CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides explains, officials say say the threat isn't over.
Emergency resources for storm victims
While Ian is still pounding parts of Florida, some emergency resources are becoming available. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Lana Zak spoke with Thomas Mantz, the president of Feeding Tampa Bay, about how people affected by the storm can get the help they need.
Surveying Tampa storm damage
Tampa, Florida was prepared to get a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, but was spared. Sheriff Chad Chronister joins CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave to discuss the damage the city did experience.
Northeast Florida braces for flooding
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.
FEMA administrator on Hurricane Ian response
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to give an update on the federal and state storm response.
Daytona Beach mayor on how city prepared new residents, seniors for Ian
Daytona Beach is located on the opposite side of where Ian first made landfall on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm.
Hurricane Ian impacts travel across Florida
Some airports around Florida are closed as Ian is making its way through the state. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses travel impacts and what people need to know if they're stuck.
Rescuing the world's coral reefs
Anderson Cooper reports from Florida, where marine biologists are fighting to rebuild endangered reefs.
Sarasota emergency chief on Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the country. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the devastating impact of Ian on the coastal county.
Riding out the hurricane in Naples, Florida
Tropical Storm Ian has left many parts of Florida with power outages, flooding and severe damage. Aleksandra Parrish has lived in Naples, Florida her whole life and chose to shelter in place at home when the hurricane hit. She joins "CBS News Mornings" to share her experience riding out the storm.
Meteorologist Jim Cantore hit by debris in hurricane
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore faced the dangers of Hurricane Ian in full force on Wednesday while covering the storm in Punta Gorda, Florida. Winds from the then-Category 4 storm flung a tree branch into him as he was in the street, causing him to fall and struggle to battle the winds back to a safe location.
Red Cross dispatches aid to Florida
Ian has downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, but now days of clean up and aid distribution are ahead. Red Cross national spokesperson Sherri McKinney joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the effort.
Ian makes way across Florida
More than 2 million people have lost power in Florida as one-time Hurricane Ian, now a tropical storm, pummels the Sunshine State. A powerful storm surge, rainfall of 12-18 inches and 150 mph winds have downed trees and powerlines, creating dangerous conditions. Emergency crews in some areas were unable to respond to 911 calls. Ian was marching across Florida and storm surges as high as six feet were still expected in the northeast part of the state. Florida officials warned that residents could see tornadoes, high winds and flash flooding.
Jim Cantore hit by branch while covering hurricane
Hurricane Ian's strong winds and storm surge is dangerous for millions of residents across Florida's west coast and for those covering the monster storm. The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore learned that first-hand covering the storm in Punta Gorda when he was hit by a branch.
Ian moves across Florida after slamming coast at Category 4
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
Hurricane Ian makes its way up Florida coast
Millions of people in Hurricane Ian's path are under mandatory evacuation orders as the Category 4 storm makes its way up Florida's west coast. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud has the latest in Tampa.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Ian has made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southwestern Florida. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the effects of the storm from Tampa.
FEMA ready to help as Hurricane Ian hits
As Hurricane Ian hits Florida, the federal government is preparing to help. FEMA has 3.7 million meals and 3.5 million liters of water staged in Alabama. CBS News' Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins us with the latest on the preparations.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall as Category 4 storm
Fort Myers was pummeled with 150 mph winds and rain as Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida. The storm caused major flooding on Sanibel Island. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Sarasota mayor on the impact of Hurricane Ian
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.
Florida residents wait out Hurricane Ian at home
Some residents on Anastasia Island are choosing to hunker down at home instead of evacuating as Hurricane Ian pummels Florida. Meg Oliver has more on why they decided to stay.
Inside shelter offering refuge from Hurricane Ian
Hundreds of Floridians are taking shelter at Tampa schools after they evacuated their homes as Hurricane Ian approached Florida. Norah O'Donnell has more.
Tampa braces for devastating floods from Ian
Although Tampa missed a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, the city is not out of the woods. Record rainfall and flooding are expected through the night. David Begnaud shares more.
Where Hurricane Ian is headed next
The Weather Channel's Alex Wilson is tracking where Hurricane Ian is headed next after it made landfall on Florida's western coast as a Category 4 hurricane.
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