Governor Ron DeSantis last evening, gave another update on the expected effects of Hurrican Ian. DeSantis said landfall is projected to occur at the junction of Charlotte and Lee counties with “catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge on the Gulf Coast region…
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The highest risk will be in Naples up to Sarasota. State officials are also cautioning citizens about the possibility of tornadoes and flash floods. 5,000 members of the Florida National Guard had been mobilized and an additional 2,000 troops from neighboring states have sent aid. Also, a large number of electrical line crews have been put in position to assist with power needs from Ian’s impact.