Do you have the right insurance coverage for a hurricane?

Do you have the right insurance coverage for a hurricane?

The financial impact of Hurricane Ian is not fully known, but will be significant. And you’re thinking about adjusting your insurance coverage right now you probably can’t. Once a storm threat becomes a watch or warning it’s often too late to get a new policy or make changes to an existing one. Believe it or not this is a common practice, and it’s for the very reason that insurance is meant for unforeseen or unknown…

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Hurricane Ian Continues Impacting Parts of the Texas Gulf Coast

Hurricane Ian Continues Impacting Parts of the Texas Gulf Coast

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Hurricane Ian has drifted off to the eastern coast of the United States, and marine conditions across the Middle Texas Coast will gradually improve over the coming days. Locally, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through 1:00 a.m. Saturday and a HIGH-Risk Rip Current Advisory will remain effective until 7:00 a.m. Saturday. Minor coastal flooding continues along the Gulf-facing beaches during high tide producing dangerous swimming conditions. Residents visiting the…

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Hurricane Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone, will still dump rain in Charlotte through Friday night

Hurricane Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone, will still dump rain in Charlotte through Friday night

Ian made landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina, battering the coast with 85 mph winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surge. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall on the South Carolina coast near Georgetown just after 2 p.m. Friday, the National Hurricane Center confirmed, slamming the Carolinas with 85 mph winds and gusts around 100 mph. By 5 p.m., Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. According to the National Hurricane Center,…

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Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian moves across the Carolinas

Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian moves across the Carolinas

With all of South Carolina’s coast under a hurricane warning, a steady stream of vehicles left Charleston on Thursday, many likely heeding officials’ warnings to seek higher ground.  Here are some Carolina live cams as Ian moves across the Carolinas Friday:  The Frying Pan tower is a nonprofit restoration for education purposes. All of WCNC Charlotte’s podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other…

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‘Mattress Mack’ collecting supplies for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida

‘Mattress Mack’ collecting supplies for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida

Patricia Ortiz / Houston Public Media Houstonians are taking time out of their day to drop off various goods and supplies to support those in need after Hurricane Ian. Gallery Furniture’s Mattress Mack says they will be collecting clorox, water, shovels, non-perishable foods, among other supplies for several weeks, or as long as it’s needed. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture, is helping the victims impacted by Hurricane Ian by hosting a…

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Hurricane Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone, will still dump rain on Charlotte through Friday night

Hurricane Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone, will still dump rain on Charlotte through Friday night

Ian made landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina, battering the coast with 85 mph winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surge. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall on the South Carolina coast near Georgetown just after 2 p.m. Friday, the National Hurricane Center confirmed, slamming the Carolinas with 85 mph winds and gusts around 100 mph. By 5 p.m., Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. According to the National Hurricane Center,…

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Wilmington sees flooding along Water Street

Wilmington sees flooding along Water Street

September 30, 2022 Flooding along Water Street in Wilmington (Photo: City of Wilmington) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Ian is slowly pulling away from the Cape Fear, but it’s left its mark on the area. In addition to storm surge and damage around the area, the City of Wilmington was flooded due to storm surge. The worst of the flooding was seen along Water Street. Road closures are in place for Water Street, Airlie Road and…

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Downed trees, power outages spread across the Triangle as Tropical Storm Ian arrives in NC

Downed trees, power outages spread across the Triangle as Tropical Storm Ian arrives in NC

Hazardous conditions continue to spread into central North Carolina from Tropical Storm Ian. Ian made landfall as a category 1 hurricane just after 2 p.m. ET Friday near Georgetown, South Carolina with maximum sustained wind of 85 mph with rain and winds that were felt well into central North Carolina. As of 5 p.m. ET Friday, Ian is a tropical storm with maximum wind speeds of 70 mph. The storm is about 20 miles northwest of…

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State of Emergency: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina with heavy rain, high winds

State of Emergency: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina with heavy rain, high winds

Gov. Roy Cooper officially activated the state’s plan ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Ian. RALEIGH, N.C. — A State of Emergency remains in effect for North Carolina as Hurricane Ian batters the Carolinas with heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening storm surge in coastal areas.  Gov. Roy Cooper declared the State of Emergency Wednesday, officially setting state emergency plans into place. Part of the declaration includes waiving transportation rules to get fuel and critical…

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As rain pours in from Hurricane Ian, a death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus

As rain pours in from Hurricane Ian, a death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus

The heavy rain of Hurricane Ian and relatively warm temperatures of early fall make for perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. On the same day that Ian dumped on North Carolina, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced the first West Nile virus death of the season. West Nile is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The best prevention is to dump pools of standing water and to wear insect…

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Duke Energy investigating thousands of power outages in Charlotte area as Hurricane Ian hits Carolinas

Duke Energy investigating thousands of power outages in Charlotte area as Hurricane Ian hits Carolinas

According to Duke Energy, crews were currently assessing repairs and damage in areas near south Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 5,000 Duke Energy customers were without power in the Charlotte area as of 3 p.m. as Ian landed on the South Carolina coast, according to Duke Energy’s outage map. According to Duke Energy, crews are currently assessing repairs and damage in areas near south Charlotte. Duke Energy said more than 400 customers were without power in…

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Hundreds of flights canceled at Charlotte airport due to Hurricane Ian

Hundreds of flights canceled at Charlotte airport due to Hurricane Ian

More than 300 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as Hurricane Ian batters the Carolina coast with high winds and heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 300 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro area Friday.  As of 2:30 p.m., 310 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware….

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Floods historically cause the most damage in Mecklenburg County

Floods historically cause the most damage in Mecklenburg County

Hurricane Ian is bringing high winds and heavy rains to the Charlotte area. History shows it’s the water, not the winds, that cause the most destruction. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian heads toward Charlotte with potential wind gusts of up to 50 mph, historical data show few hurricanes and tropical storms have hit the area with maximum wind speeds that high. In fact, public records identify only eight since 1900 that have reached…

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Hurricane Ian officially makes landfall as category 1 storm

Hurricane Ian officially makes landfall as category 1 storm

September 30, 2022 Hurricane Ian made landfall at 2:05 pm near Georgetown, SC (Photo: WWAY) GEORGETOWN, SC (WWAY) — Hurricane Ian has officially made landfall — for the fourth time. After making an initial landfall in Cuba, another landfall in the Dry Tortugas, a third landfall (as a strong category 4) in Florida, Ian’s journey over water came to an end at 2:05 pm Friday. The storm pushed ashore near Georgetown, SC with winds of…

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Downed trees, power outages spread across the Triangle as Hurricane Ian arrives in NC

Downed trees, power outages spread across the Triangle as Hurricane Ian arrives in NC

Hazardous conditions continue to spread into central North Carolina from Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian made landfall near Georgetown, S.C., just after 2 p.m. with maximum sustained wind of 85 mph with rain and winds that were felt well into central North Carolina. The National Weather Service said to expect rainfall intensity and maximum wind speeds to continue to increase as the storm’s center of circulation moves north and west through North Carolina. Through 2 p.m.,…

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Latest forecast: Hurricane Ian comes ashore in Georgetown, SC

Latest forecast: Hurricane Ian comes ashore in Georgetown, SC

Ian is expected to move through eastern South Carolina, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ian has made landfall along the South Carolina coast, the first landfall of a hurricane in the Palmetto State in six years. The National Hurricane Center says Ian came ashore around 2:05 p.m. Eastern near Georgetown, South Carolina. It’s already brought storm surge on the coast and heavy rainfall and strong winds in other parts…

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Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian moves through the Carolinas

Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian moves through the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A revived Hurricane Ian made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods after the megastorm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and left people trapped in their homes. With all of South Carolina’s coast under a hurricane warning, a steady stream of vehicles left Charleston on Thursday, many likely heeding officials’ warnings to seek higher ground.  Here are some Carolina live…

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Storm surge causing flooding, road closures around Cape Fear

Storm surge causing flooding, road closures around Cape Fear

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Areas of the Cape Fear are seeing significant flooding from storm surge during Hurricane Ian’s approach at high tide causing road closures across multiple counties. The Sunset Beach bridge is closed due to a breach of the causeway. Flooding on Causeway in Sunset Beach on September 30, 2022 (Photo: Sunset Beach Police Department) Bay Street and Brunswick Street in Southport on Sept. 30, 2022 (Photo: Southport Police Department) Southport is…

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Brad Panovich update: Hurricane Ian close to making landfall in South Carolina

Brad Panovich update: Hurricane Ian close to making landfall in South Carolina

Hurricane Ian is close to making landfall on the South Carolina coast, bringing torrential rain, life-threatening storm surge and high winds to the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The eye of Hurricane Ian is getting close to making landfall near Georgetown, South Carolina, as the storm continues to drench the Carolinas with heavy rain, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said.  The first bands of rain and wind moved into the Charlotte metro area by 7 a.m., making…

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Sunset Beach bridge closed due to flooding

Sunset Beach bridge closed due to flooding

September 30, 2022 Flooding on Sunset Beach bridge on September 30, 2022 (Photo: Sunset Beach Police Department/ Facebook) SUNSET BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Sunset Beach Police Department has closed the bridge due to flooding ahead of Hurricane Ian. According to a Facebook post from the Sunset Beach Police Department, water is beginning to breach the causeway to the island. The police department said do not attempt to drive around the barricades and never drive…

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South Texas Blood and Tissue Center accepting donations to help Florida following Hurricane Ian

South Texas Blood and Tissue Center accepting donations to help Florida following Hurricane Ian

click to enlarge Twitter / Nicole Lauren Damage caused by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Following the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian, the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is collecting San Antonio blood donations to send to the Sunshine State. Around 2 million Florida customers are still without power as of Friday morning, and at least 12 people there are confirmed dead in the storm’s wake, according to NBC News. Although…

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Texas Diaper Bank in urgent need of donations due to inflation, Hurricane Ian

Texas Diaper Bank in urgent need of donations due to inflation, Hurricane Ian

This week is National Diaper Needs Awareness Week and the largest diaper bank in San Antonio is asking for help. SAN ANTONIO — With recent inflation, there is a lot of focus on families with little ones who are struggling to survive.  This week is National Diaper Needs Awareness Week and the largest diaper bank in San Antonio is asking for help. The Texas Diaper Bank serves 75,000 Bexar County residents. They helped Houston during…

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Officials continue search for 17 migrants after boat sinks off Florida during Hurricane Ian

Officials continue search for 17 migrants after boat sinks off Florida during Hurricane Ian

Officials said four migrants swam ashore and a total of nine Cuban migrants have been rescued. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard continues searching for 17 missing people off the coast of Florida, after a boat carrying 27 migrants sank as Hurricane Ian neared the peninsula. On Friday, officials said they recovered a body near Ocean Edge Marina and air crews continued the search. As of Thursday, crews rescued a total of nine Cuban migrants….

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Lowe's to donate $2 million to support Hurricane Ian efforts

Lowe's to donate $2 million to support Hurricane Ian efforts

“It’s heartbreaking to see the devastation and the impact on our customers and associates who have been affected by this storm. Their safety is paramount.” MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s announced Friday it will donate $2 million to support relief efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian left devastation across the state, causing catastrophic flooding and damage. Lowe’s said its donation will support disaster relief partners and nonprofit Pro customers, helping organizations provide emergency shelter, food and…

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A rain pours in from Hurricane Ian, a death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus

A rain pours in from Hurricane Ian, a death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus

The heavy rain of Hurricane Ian and relatively warm temperatures of early fall make for perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. On the same day that Ian dumped on North Carolina, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced the first West Nile virus death of the season. West Nile is spread to humans by the insect pest which breed in warm water. The best prevention is to dump pools of standing water and to…

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Gov. Roy Cooper to give 2 p.m. update on emergency response to Hurricane Ian

Gov. Roy Cooper to give 2 p.m. update on emergency response to Hurricane Ian

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Roy Cooper will speak about the ongoing response to Hurricane Ian in North Carolina during a live briefing at 2 p.m. You can watch the briefing live on ABC11, the ABC11 North Carolina app or in the above media player. Earlier this week, Cooper declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the storm’s arrival. On Thursday afternoon, Cooper urged North Carolinians to pay close attention to the weather and…

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How to report an outage during Hurricane Ian in North Carolina

How to report an outage during Hurricane Ian in North Carolina

High winds and heavy rain can cause tree limbs to come down, causing widespread outages. Here’s how you can report an outage to get service restored quickly. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian crosses the Carolinas, it’s expected to cause damage, including high winds, heavy rains and flash floods. 🌩️ If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte First Warn Weather Team on their YouTube channel, Weather IQ. 🎥 So if you’re home…

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How to report an outage in North Carolina during Hurricane Ian

How to report an outage in North Carolina during Hurricane Ian

High winds and heavy rain can cause tree limbs to come down, causing widespread outages. Here’s how you can report an outage to get service restored quickly. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian crosses the Carolinas, it’s expected to cause damage, including high winds, heavy rains and flash floods. 🌩️ If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte First Warn Weather Team on their YouTube channel, Weather IQ. 🎥 So if you’re home…

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How climate change is making storms like Hurricane Ian stronger more quickly

How climate change is making storms like Hurricane Ian stronger more quickly

As Hurricane Ian roared towards Florida, it experienced a phenomenon known as rapid intensification — getting very strong, very fast. Scientists say the process of hurricanes rapidly intensifying is becoming more frequent, and is connected to the impact of human-caused climate change. Early Tuesday morning Hurricane Ian intensified into a major Category 3 storm, packing sustained winds of around 125 mph, before hitting western Cuba. The hurricane continued to strengthen as it passed over the warm waters of the Gulf…

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Waffle House hurricane index: How restaurant works with FEMA during disasters

Waffle House hurricane index: How restaurant works with FEMA during disasters

WASHINGTON — When it comes to disaster relief, FEMA has an unlikely ally: Waffle House. Before, during and after a natural disaster, like Hurricane Ian, the agency looks to private-sector partners like Waffle House to determine how businesses are faring in the impacted areas. If Waffle House restaurants (which are normally open 24/7) are forced to suspend operations in a disaster zone, that’s a good sign that the community could require more robust disaster relief…

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Hurricane Ian NC: Shelters, safe places open for unhoused individuals in Raleigh

Hurricane Ian NC: Shelters, safe places open for unhoused individuals in Raleigh

As Hurricane Ian continues to bare down on Central North Carolina, some agencies and churches in the Triangle are making shelters available for our homeless community. In a new release the Homeless Emergency Response Committee (COC-HERC) in partnership with Wake County, the City of Raleigh and several other partners are providing emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the storm. In addition to the two overnight shelters, numerous existing shelter facilities in Raleigh, which regularly…

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All North Carolina Ferry Systems suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian

All North Carolina Ferry Systems suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian

September 30, 2022 The NC Ferry System has been suspended due to Ian (Photo: NCDOT) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Every ferry system up and down the North Carolina coast have been temporarily suspended as Hurricane Ian pushes closer. Local ferry impacts include the Deep Point/Bald Head Island Ferry and the Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry. Originally, the Deep Point/Bald Head Island Ferry had plans to run today, but weather conditions continue to worsen. The North Carolina Ferry…

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Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian makes landfall along the coast of SC

Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian makes landfall along the coast of SC

Hurricane Ian’s winds are around 85 mph as it moves toward the South Carolina coast, bringing heavy rain and storm surge to the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A revived Hurricane Ian set its sights on South Carolina’s coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods after the megastorm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and left people trapped in their homes. With all of South Carolina’s coast under…

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Hurricane Ian moving in on SC coast as showers move into Charlotte area

Hurricane Ian’s winds are around 85 mph as it moves toward the South Carolina coast, bringing heavy rain and storm surge to the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 250 flights have been canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro Friday.  According to FlightAware, 264 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled as of 9:10 a.m. More than a dozen…

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Baby boy was born as hurricane arrived in Florida. He won't be named Ian.

Baby boy was born as hurricane arrived in Florida. He won't be named Ian.

With the hurricane barreling toward their stretch of the Florida coast on Tuesday afternoon, Amanda Mahr and her husband, Matthew Mahr, got an urgent call from their doctor: They had to schedule an emergency C-section. The baby was four days past due, and the ultrasound that morning had showed fluid levels that were too low for them to wait until after the storm for delivery. Hurricane or not, the baby was going to have to…

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Hurricane Ian: How to avoid scams while trying to help Floridians

Hurricane Ian: How to avoid scams while trying to help Floridians

Texans are known for their kindness and generosity – the perfect bait for scammers. If you want to donate and help those in Florida, double-check the source. AUSTIN, Texas — Ian came through Florida with full force, leaving a path of destruction. Now there are many people wanting to help Floridians rebuild their lives – but there are also others who take advantage of disasters like this one. That’s why experts are warning people to beware…

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Over 200 flights canceled at Charlotte airport ahead of Hurricane Ian

Over 200 flights canceled at Charlotte airport ahead of Hurricane Ian

More than 200 flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport were canceled Friday, according to FlightAware, as Hurricane Ian approaches the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 200 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro area Friday.  As of 8:25 a.m., 255 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. The website also…

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Hurricane Ian closing on SC coast as rain moves into Charlotte area

Hurricane Ian closing on SC coast as rain moves into Charlotte area

Hurricane Ian’s winds are around 85 mph as it moves toward the South Carolina coast, bringing heavy rain and storm surge to the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 200 flights have been canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro Friday.  According to FlightAware, 236 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled as of 7:45 a.m. More than a…

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Thousands without power in North Carolina due to Hurricane Ian

Thousands without power in North Carolina due to Hurricane Ian

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — With Hurricane Ian tracking into North Carolina, thousands of people are already without power. LIVE UPDATES: Watch ongoing coverage of Hurricane Ian from ABC11 According to a power outage tracker, nearly 8,000 people were without power as of 8 a.m. Duke Energy specifically reports nearly 4,000 outages in the state. The outages are spread out fairly evenly from Wilmington to Raleigh to Greensboro to Charlotte. All of this, of course, is…

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Hurricane Ian leaves trail of destruction in Florida, with estimates of billions in damage

Hurricane Ian leaves trail of destruction in Florida, with estimates of billions in damage

While officials are still assessing the damage, the economic toll of Hurricane Ian is already staggering. Early estimates are nearing $70 billion, and consumers could feel the pinch at the grocery store because of the storm. Ian is one of the most powerful hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. Entire towns in central and northeast Florida were decimated. Hurricane Ian heads to South Carolina after pounding Florida; death toll rises Sixty percent of Floridians…

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Houston Food Bank sends aid to Florida in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Houston Food Bank sends aid to Florida in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

The food bank will be helping Feeding America Food Banks with trucks and supplies and will stay in the area for at least two weeks. The supplies they are taking include ready-to-eat meals, disaster boxes, and water. Certified forklift drivers are going to support delivery and warehouse needs. Crowdsource Rescue said its group of volunteers from Houston is assisting the hardest hit areas that had major flooding in Florida. “Obviously, that area’s never going be…

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Sunset Beach urges residents to evacuate as Hurricane Ian nears

Sunset Beach urges residents to evacuate as Hurricane Ian nears

September 30, 2022 Sunset Beach Town Hall (Photo: WWAY) SUNSET BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Sunset Beach is asking residents to leave the island as Hurricane Ian continues to head closer to the Cape Fear. Public Safety officials are concerned that the Causeway could be breached due to the anticipated storm surge of two to four feet, coupled with the high tide Friday morning. With high tide arriving around 11:30 a.m., the Causeway…

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Hurricane Ian's aftermath becoming clear for Florida

Hurricane Ian's aftermath becoming clear for Florida

We still don’t know the full extent of the damage Ian caused as it tore across Florida, but it is extensive. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Hurricane Ian was over southwest Florida for only a few hours. It will take months to clean up all the damage. Maybe longer. And some of the destruction can’t be cleaned up at all. From trees getting ripped out of the ground to signs being ripped apart, traffic lights…

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Florida faces months of cleanup after Hurricane Ian

Florida faces months of cleanup after Hurricane Ian

We still don’t know the full extent of the damage Ian caused as it tore across Florida, but it is extensive. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Hurricane Ian was over southwest Florida for only a few hours. It will take months to clean up all the damage. Maybe longer. And some of the destruction can’t be cleaned up at all. From trees getting ripped out of the ground to signs being ripped apart, traffic lights…

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