'We are devastated': Aerial video shows Hurricane Ian aftermath in southwest Florida
Officials in southwest Florida have begun surveying the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office shared an aerial video on Thursday, showing the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ian in their communities.
Watch the video above to see the damage.
“We are devastated. Our hearts go out to every resident who is impacted. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is mobile and will stop at nothing to help our residents,” the sheriff’s office stated in the Facebook post. “We will get through this together. We are one community and we will overcome this tragedy.”
According to the sheriff’s office, roads remain dangerous after the hurricane passed southwest Florida.
Debris, fallen trees and downed power lines will be on the road, and many traffic lights are out. Residents are urged to avoid traveling on the roads unless absolutely necessary.
Officials call the aftermath of the storm “catastrophic.”
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