Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida

The National Hurricane Center placed Ian about 145 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina and forecast a “life-threatening storm surge” and hurricane conditions along the Carolina coastal area later Friday.

Local Hurricane Ian relief efforts underway
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Hurricane Ian is wreaking havoc on communities, leaving neighborhoods flooded and homes destroyed. Many people evacuated, seeking shelter in other places while some decided to take their chances.

Indiana National Guard mobilizes for Florida due to Ian
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A team of Indiana National Guard members left early Thursday morning headed south. They'll spend the night in Alabama, and likely be deployed to the Tampa Bay area on Friday.

Florida resident speaks to FOX 32 Chicago as Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc
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Hurricane Ian is wreaking havoc on communities, leaving neighborhoods flooded and homes destroyed. On Thursday, FOX 32 Chicago spoke over the phone with a Punta Gorda resident who decided to hunker down in his home.

Video: Hurricane Ian wipes out Fort Myers Beach, Florida

It’s one of several barrier islands in southwest Florida that were hit hardest by Ian’s wrath.

Chicago volunteers head to Florida in aftermath of Ian

At least 10 volunteers from the Illinois region are on their way to Florida to join the more than 900 volunteers already providing aid.

Florida Governor DeSantis provides update in wake of Hurricane Ian
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says recovery efforts are underway while the now tropical storm leaves two million people without power. The state is looking at next steps as many counties require massive infrastructure rebuilds.

History of worst hurricanes to hit Florida, where Ian falls
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Hurricane Ian is among the worst storms to hit Florida ranking up there with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, the strongest to make landfall in the U.S.

Chicago family experiences Hurricane Ian year after moving to Florida
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A Chicago family is thinking twice about moving to Florida.?A year ago they called Bucktown home, but Wednesday they were in the eye of the storm.?

As Hurricane Ian slams Florida, Red Cross mobilizes to help
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Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are already in Florida to help displaced residents, and hundreds more — including some from Illinois — will be on the way very soon.

Illinois Red Cross mobilizing to help Florida residents

Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are already in Florida to help displaced residents, and hundreds more — including some from Illinois — will be on the way very soon.