The worst trouble was in Lee County, where a badly damaged water system was affecting a population of nearly 760,000 people.
Tag: Florida
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Facing a Dire Storm Forecast in Florida, Officials Delayed Evacuation
A day of hesitation in Lee County came despite warnings that the Fort Myers and Cape Coral area could see mass flooding. Now authorities are encountering mass death.
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Florida After Hurricane Ian
Times reporters on the ground take stock of one of the deadliest storms ever to hit the state.
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Hurricane Ian Leaves Behind a Staggering Scale of Damage in Florida
The extent of the damage was difficult to comprehend, even for residents who had survived and rebuilt after other powerful storms.
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Ian Leaves Flooding and Damage Across Florida Far From the Coast
The state was battered on both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, but some residents of inland areas said the damage was not as severe as feared.