Death toll rises as Hurricane Ian storm strengthen in Florida

Hurricane Ian has cut a swathe of destruction across the US state as a huge search and rescue effort is continuing in Florida in the aftermath.

Approximately 10 people have died in the US but officials' concern is that the confirmed toll could rise considerably. The President warned that the category one storm could be the deadliest hurricane in the history of Florida with a substantial loss of life. The Hurricane is now moving inland and heading toward South and North Caroline. A blackout is still affecting 2.2 million Florida homes and businesses.

Officials said that the flood waters have been so severe that they trapped some people in their homes. The National Guard went door to door to rescue those people in the city of Orlando. The southwest Charlotte County saw intense winds and confirmed 10 deaths.

The director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie warned about the fatalities that can happen after the passing of the storm system. He warned people to watch out for power lines mixed in trees. He said no one should be climbing ladders without proper training or tinkering with generator sand chainsaws. Some parts of Naples have been rendered a deserted and dark ghost town, and the iconic pier of the city has been smashed in half.