Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida's southwestern coast, search and rescue efforts are ongoing as the region takes steps to recover from the devastating storm.
by the powerful Category 4 storm, with Fort Myers Beach frequently referred to as "ground zero" by local officials.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
"We want to make sure we give people when it's safe, the first second it's safe, a chance to do that," he continued. Marceno said crews are currently following up search efforts of properties and identifying if anyone is in need or is unaccounted for, as the search and rescue mission continues "around the clock."
The Florida National Guard has been airlifting vehicles and other assets onto Pine and Sanibel islands, as well as evacuating people. The U.S. Coast Guard has also been running waterborne evacuations for residents of the islands. He said his administration would be trying something "similar" for the causeway to Sanibel Island, with a bid process underway.
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