As the sun came up over Florida yesterday, a fuller picture began to emerge of the destruction that Hurricane Ian had inflicted on the state and its residents.The Category 4 storm washed away roads, bridges, cars, boats and homes. The damage is so extensive that, according to the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, it may take years to rebuild.Guests: Patricia Mazzei, the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times; Richard Fausset, a Times correspondent based in Atlanta; Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, a national news reporter for The Times; and Hilary Swift, a photojournalist.Background reading: Data from NASA reveals how warm ocean waters in the Gulf of Mexico provided the fuel that turned Hurricane Ian into such a potent force.The scale of the wreckage was staggering, even to Florida residents who had survived and rebuilt after other powerful hurricanes.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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Despite the cost of rebuilding and the dangers of natural disasters like hurricanes, people still choose to live on the water in Florida for the view and other benefits. However, experiencing a hurricane firsthand can also make people reconsider their decision.
A Korean War-era Willys Jeep survives Hurricane Sally unscathed in Alabama. The owner praises the machine's beauty and durability.
A Florida resident narrates her experience when a flood hit her neighborhood, leaving her with no option but to evacuate with her dog and take refuge in her neighbor's home.
Homeowners in homes near the harbor were found trying to stay dry as their homes were filled with murky brown water due to flooding caused by a storm. Many of the homeowners had family only far away and were experiencing this for the first time.
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