At least eight people have died in storm-related incidents across Florida and Alabama after Hurricane Isaias battered the region, leaving behind dangerous conditions, widespread power outages and damage.
Florida has reported six deaths, while Alabama has confirmed two. The storm brought powerful winds, heavy rain and flooding to the Gulf Coast, creating hazards that persisted even after the worst of the weather moved through.
“We’ve had some where there were a lot more so I think people did take precautions and I think that local officials did a good job of helping spread the word,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Hurricane fatalities in Florida
DeSantis noted that Florida’s six storm-related fatalities include deaths caused both directly and indirectly by the storm…