Hurricane Ian: the aftermath – ONE MONTH LATER

Hurricane Ian swept through Florida a month ago, tearing off roofs, swamping coastal homes and sending a deluge of rain that brought flooding throughout the state. Lee and Collier counties saw the most destruction, but the effects on Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties were immense – including 20 lives lost so far. Here are some numbers from government sources that help tell the story:

Claims

410,251: Florida residential property claims

60,330: Sarasota County insurance claims

90,014: Charlotte County insurance claims

10,969: Manatee County insurance claims

12,657: Blue Roofs installed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Storm debris, damage

233,583: cubic yards of debris picked up in Manatee County

1.05 million: cubic yards of storm debris collected by contractors in Sarasota County

759,787: cubic yards of storm debris collected in Charlotte County

80,000: street signs damaged

or poles bent in Charlotte County

Money

$7.6 billion: estimated insured losses

in Florida by Office of Insurance Regulation (climbing daily)

$1.4 billion: payments in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance so far to Florida residents

$642 million: FEMA individual assistance approved for 307,006 households

$135 million: residential damage

in Sarasota County (as of Oct. 10)

$95.8 million: countywide damage

in Manatee County