Extent of Hurricane Idalia Damage Not Yet Known

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Extent of Hurricane Idalia Damage Not Yet Known

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida yesterday morning, causing extensive damage with strong winds, torrential rains, and flooding. After striking the Gulf Coast, the hurricane weakened and moved into southeastern Georgia, leaving floodwaters and damaged homes in its wake. While authorities were assessing the extent of the damage, there were no immediate reports of hurricane-related fatalities. The storm prompted evacuations and water rescues, leaving homes and infrastructure severely affected in its path. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses were left without power across Florida and Georgia.

More from Reuters:

Florida Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue said at the briefing that the state's National Guard was conducting water rescues from vehicles in Hernando and Taylor counties.

About 1,000 bridges are expected to be inspected in northern Florida on Wednesday before they can reopen, Perdue added.

More than 280,000 homes and businesses were without power in Florida as of midday and 160,000 customers were similarly affected in Georgia, Poweroutage.us reported.

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