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William769

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Mon Oct 3, 2022, 04:44 PM Oct 2022

94 deaths reported in Florida & climbing following Hurricane Ian [View all]

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida continues to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Now, the death toll is climbing toward 100.

As of 3:30 pm. Monday Oct. 3, the official death toll is at 94 in the state of Florida, according to a list compiled by ABC News. This includes a new reported death in Charlotte County. There has also been an additional storm-related death in Manatee County. Those numbers are fluid and will change frequently.

Four deaths were also reported in North Carolina. That brings the total deaths attributed to Hurricane Ian to 98 nationwide.

Lee County 54

Charlotte County 24

Volusia County 5

Collier County 3

Sarasota County 3

Manatee County 2

Hillsborough County 1

Lake County 1

Hendry County 1

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/94-deaths-reported-in-florida-following-hurricane-ian/ar-AA12yooX?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a18f995eb9ab407ebc242d9306d9dcda

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...................... Lovie777 Oct 2022 #1
... mcar Oct 2022 #2
Sad to say GreenWave Oct 2022 #3
We won't know for a while. William769 Oct 2022 #5
So sorry to hear that. jimfields33 Oct 2022 #11
Very possible. William769 Oct 2022 #13
terrible Skittles Oct 2022 #4
Very good of you to say. William769 Oct 2022 #6
I donated to the Cajun Navy Skittles Oct 2022 #9
Yes, they do. William769 Oct 2022 #10
So sad. We need to do better by our citizens. brer cat Oct 2022 #7
You are Correct. William769 Oct 2022 #8
Volusia County GusBob Oct 2022 #12
Good to hear a little good news about your house. William769 Oct 2022 #14
That's really sad. I'm glad you made it through ok. uppityperson Oct 2022 #15
Thank you uppityperson. William769 Oct 2022 #16
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