Hurricane Ian flooded my house. Residents had started the clean-up, dragging everything from drenched carpet to soaked couches to the curb. As part of the report, the City is looking for feedback from property owners. ABC News 7. Sanibel Island and Pine Island were hardest hit by the storm surge, which destroyed numerous structures and damaged both the Sanibel Causeway and the bridge to Pine Island. Closer to the coast, surging waters forced some residents to their roofs, for higher ground, to wait out rescue crews. 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[22] By 10:35UTC on September28, Ian strengthened further to its peak intensity with sustained winds of 155mph (250km/h) and an estimated central pressure of 936mbar (27.6inHg) as it neared Southwest Florida,[23] despite outflow being restricted in its southwestern quadrant by moderate wind shear. Everybody wants to see how the city of Naples fared. A crooked boat sat in a parking lot, moved from its perch, with another halfway submerged in waters nearby. In the Moorings area, Regency Towerslooked like it took a heavy hit too along with other condos and homes. Featuring our legendary smoothies and our sandwhiches, wraps, flatbreads and seasonal options. Signs of water intrusion were harder to spot, but landscaping took a hit, with a near-constant buzz of chain saws. Water stains again showed just how high the water got. [82] The college football game between the South Carolina State Bulldogs and South Carolina Gamecocks scheduled for October1 at 12:00p.m. was moved up to September29 at 7:00p.m. on account of the storm. "This is how well people listen," McGinn said. [131] Aside from Naples Ian caused $256million in damages in Marco Island, $7.1million in Everglades City, and $948million in unincorporated areas. [101] Five people were killed in Cuba: a man in San Juan y Martnez who was electrocuted while disconnecting a wind turbine used for irrigating his field, a 43-year-old woman who died when one of the walls of her house collapsed, two state technicians who were working on repairing breakdowns caused by Ian, and a fifth person of unknown cause. 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ENJOY! It's good camaraderie.". Friends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Surviving Hurricane Ian (Sanibel Survivor Story), Bimini Bait Shack Hurricane Ian Damage Update (Photos & Video 3 Months Later). This location (5901 Bonita Beach Road) is on track to be opened in the next 2-3 weeks. HURRICANE See Naples, Collier County, power outage map as Hurricane Ian impacts Florida Kim Luciani Naples Daily News View Comments 0:00 3:05 Power outages continued Tuesday across swaths. "It looks like a war zone up here," McGinn said. The worst of the floods in the county occurred near Lake Center and in parts of Kissimmee and St. Specials Apply Now Home Floor Plans Amenities Gallery Neighborhood Residents Contact Video Tour. Please note, prior to digging, residents/contractors must call 811. Looking over all the damage in Naples, it's hard to fathom how bad others had it just one county over, McGinn said. 735 8th Street South, Naples, Florida 34102, Time is running out for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for disaster assistance. [165] Wind gusts in Delaware reached 48 miles per hour (77km/h) in Dewey Beach, Delaware. You can access the beach via the Bluebill Avenue entrance (at your own risk) at the north end of Vanderbilt Beach. [111], Overall, more than 2.4million people in Florida lost power during the storm and in its aftermath. Total economic losses were estimated at $56billion by Enki Research. Sanibel is slowly recovering from Ian due to the love of its people. [38], Authorities in Cuba issued evacuation orders for around 50,000 people in the Pinar del Rio province and set up around 55 shelters before the storm. The following first-hand account was taken from the personal Facebook page of Angelika Geerlof, a resident of Sanibel Island, Florida, who survived the terrifying winds and catastrophic storm surge of Hurricane Ian that devastated the island on September 28, 2022.I by Paula Ramm | Dec 28, 2022 | Ft. Myers, Hurricane Ian. LiveNOW from FOX 3. Bimini Bait Shack, a fun seafood restaurant, tiki bar and grill with the theme of the tropical paradise of the islands of the Bahamas, sustained major damage from Hurricane Ian but survived surprisingly well and is now working steadily toward recovery and reopening in by Paula Ramm | Dec 8, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. [4] After moving inland, Ian rapidly weakened to a tropical storm before moving back offshore into the Atlantic. I decided to start compiling a list of volunteer and donation opportunities so we can all help beautiful Sanibel and its residents recover. by Paula Ramm | Nov 29, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. The remainder of Barefoot Beach Preserve received very severe damage and will require a full restoration project before it can be reopened. On Gordon Drive, it's hard to tell how much damage multimillion-dollar mansions sitting directly on the Gulf of Mexico took, but McGinn said the water and sand likely did a lot of damage to them. Updated: October 19, 2022 11:56 AM EDT. Parts of Gordon Drive were still blocked on Friday, with piles of sand dropped by Ian still in the road. [120] Another EF1 tornado damaged several roofs and caused some significant tree damage in Wellington and Loxahatchee. [201][202] Moody's Analytics calculated potential damages of $4555 billion in Florida alone with billions more in South Carolina. [121][122] The same storm quickly produced another EF1 tornado as the first one dissipated; damage was inflicted to trees and the roofs of a stable and a house. [83] On September 29, the National Park Service announced that Congaree National Park will be closed until at least October 2. CNN 9. "But we won't know how many for some time. Did The Bubble Room by Paula Ramm | Dec 5, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. Some have complained about its stench. It was a huge storm, and for the first time,. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples was known as "Old Florida" since it preserved the beautiful native flora and fauna of southwest Florida in its natural state. [9] The cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples were particularly hard hit. It will return, and stronger and more beautiful than by Paula Ramm | Nov 27, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. They had to walk or swim away, abandoning their vehicles, McGinn said. [129][130] However following an inspection of the instrument which observed this wind gust, the National Weather Service office in Tampa removed it from official records. "But they can be replaced over time.". [45] Additionally, the resumption of the Silver Meteor service, which had been suspended since January 24, 2022, due to a resurgence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, was pushed back from October 3 to October 11. [3] Ian caused widespread damage across western Cuba and the southeast United States, especially the states of Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. [177][178] The government of Japan also dispatched help to Cuba through its Japan International Cooperation Agency agency. [55][56][57] Amazon canceled warehouse operations in some facilities. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. After Sanibel & Captiva Islands were devastated by Hurricane Ian, many of you have been wondering how you can help. However, the structure and property did sustain some damage that will be repaired in the coming weeks and months. by Paula Ramm | Nov 30, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. Chain saws roared, vacuum trucks rumbled as they sucked out water, and power washers echoed, as owners, employees and hired contractorsworked to wash down all the sediment left behind on everything from parking lots to plant pots. [51][52][53][54] Over 3,500 flights were canceled as a direct result of Ian. "It was packed," McGinn said. Your email address will not be published. That includes residents of Palm Lake, where residents lost cars when Hurricane Ian overwhelmed the mobile home park off U.S. 41 East in its surge eastward. The parking lot is also open. Significant storm surge inundation occurred along the coasts of the Gulf of Guanahacabibes and Isla de la Juventud. [191] The Lee County and DeSoto County Public School Districts reopened on October 17. Time is running out for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for disaster assistance. [143] Orlando International Airport recorded wind gusts of up to 74mph (119km/h). Such a fun destination full of whimsy, nostalgia, music, and of course Bo-Bo and bubble lights! [34] As the polar jet stream ripped the cyclone apart, it later dissipated over southern Virginia at 03:00 UTC on October2. Subsequently, HMS Medway was deployed to the Cayman Islands. King Ph is located in Ingham County of Michigan state. It is the responsibility of property owners torestore sod and clean the public sidewalk in the public right-of-way fronting their property. Thunderstorms, more rain today", "Ghost of Ian creates nor'easter, brings record rainfall to Philly and Jersey shore", Last month was 10th wettest October for NJ, "Feeling the cold? [124], With the storm making landfall in Southwest Florida on September28 as a strong Category4 hurricane,[125] the National Weather Service in Tampa issued multiple extreme wind warnings, indicating the likelihood for sustained winds of 115mph (185km/h) or greater. Based on the necessary timeline to engage in the design, local and state permitting, environmental restoration and construction, we project this facility will not open until early 2024.". On September24 at 18:00UTC, the hurricane watch for Grand Cayman was upgraded to a hurricane warning, and the hurricane watch for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman was changed to a tropical storm watch. Park in the Conner Park parking lot and walk over the bridge. If your primary residence is in one of the 26 counties designated for federal disaster assistance and you incurred storm-related loss or damage caused by Hurricane Ian, you have until January 12, 2023 to complete your application. Ian became extratropical shortly after landfall and gradually weakened before dissipating over southern Virginia on October2. , Your email address will not be published. [36], The government of the Cayman Islands issued hurricane watches for its three islandsGrand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Caymanon September23 at 21:00UTC as Ian was projected to pass over the British Overseas Territory as a hurricane. Ian lost a minimal amount of strength while over land and soon re-strengthened while over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. )Here are a few photos of Delnor-Wiggins Pass six weeks after Hurricane Ian. Areas north of Tampa reported minor or sporadic wind damage, including some tree damage and a loss of shingles in Pasco, Citrus, and Levy counties. As soon as it could, Liki Tiki, the local Tiki Bar and classic BBQ restaurant on U.S. 41, reopened on Thursday, serving drinks only because that's all it could do. Required fields are marked *, by Paula Ramm | Jan 10, 2023 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. Do not attempt to enter Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, as it is closed till . [186], There were sporadic reports of looting and burglaries at several businesses in Lee County, Florida; alleged thefts of non-essential items such as sports apparel and athletic shoes during the height of the storm prompted officials to enforce a curfew in the county. How is Captiva Chapel by the Sea after Hurricane Ian? Sludge still filled much of the road, patio furniture lay tangled in the median, cars sat angledin front of condos, a sign of the powerful, unexpected surge that put them completely under water. No one will deny that there were some parts of Naples that had a direct impact from the recent Hurricane Ian. [214] Some people who sheltered in place at Walt Disney World documented or livestreamed their experiences and the storm, and in some cases monetized the videos which drew criticism from many. [171] Bronx Fit Fest, originally scheduled for October 1, was cancelled. Such a fun destination full of whimsy, nostalgia, music, and of course Bo-Bo and bubble lights! [44] As Ian dissipated over the Carolinas, Amtrak modified its schedule, truncating the October 2 southbound Silver Star at Jacksonville, which would be the origin of the October 3 northbound Silver Star. Please note, prior to digging, residents/contractors must call 811. An EF0 tornado in Moore Haven damaged trees and homes and tipped over two storage trailers. "So, many business owners are making a push. NAPLES, Fla. As Hurricane Ian sloshed through the Sunshine State in late September, Curtis Williams was out in the storm, moving neighbors' cars to higher ground at a gas station in his South . At the time one of the helicopters was deployed to the Turks and Caicos Islands before the development of Ian to assist recovery efforts there after the passage of Hurricane Fiona. Building damages alone in Collier County totaled about $2.2billion. Along with the emergency services, the Cayman Islands Regiment and Cayman Islands Coast Guard saw the full mobilization and deployment of their personnel. Schools, universities, and education centers closed on the evening of September23. On September 24, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida. It reopened to residents on December 1, 2022, for a very nice gift for the holidays!Here is the update from the Sanibel Library:The Library by Paula Ramm | Dec 1, 2022 | Hurricane Ian, Sanibel Island. 95,000 thousand people lost power in Virginia. [55] Ian brought similar conditions to Manatee County. The ninth public hearing of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, scheduled for September 28 was postponed. [130] The Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team was forced to postpone two preseason games due to the storm. For more information about the post-Ian status of any beach in Collier County, contact the Collier County Parks & Recreation Division at (239) 252-4000. "That storage container doesn't belong there," he said. [123] The other tornadoes were rated EFU-EF0. [16][17] Ian weakened a little over land but remained a major hurricane as it emerged off the coast of Cuba and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico around 14:00UTC. Heavy precipitation and storm surge in St. Johns County flooded several roads in St. Augustine and resulted in the temporary closure of the Bridge of Lions. [203] Karen Clark & Co. placed insured damages at nearly $63billion with total economic losses over $100billion.