Hurricane Ian’s death toll rises as questions begin
Published Date: 10/3/2022
Source: 23 ABC News | KERO
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said on Sunday that 58 people died from Hurricane Ian with the majority of deaths occurring in hard-hit Lee County. Officials say 42 of the deaths were in Lee County. As officials continue their search, it is likely the death toll will rise. In the days after Hurricane Ian struck land, there are questions emerging about the evacuation process in Lee County. Officials ordered an evacuation of low-lying areas of Lee County last Tuesday, one day before the area faced hurricane conditions. READ OUR FULL STORY: https://www.turnto23.com/news/national/hurricane-ians-death-toll-up-as-questions-arise-on-evacuation-process