Cleanup from Hurricane Milton’s destruction was slow going Saturday, with roads in some counties still impassable, resources scarce for some evacuees making their way back home and power only gradually being restored .
Milton hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday evening and barreled east across the state, wreaking havoc before spinning out into the Atlantic. Though the Tampa Bay area was spared potentially catastrophic storm surge , Milton’s pounding wind and rains left destruction in its path, and triggered deadly tornadoes far from landfall . Officials have said at least 17 people were killed across Florida. Reports of damage are still trickling in.
Here is the latest in Fort Myers:
Power outages in Fort Meyers
As of Sunday, Oct. 13, there are 10,750 without power in Lee County. Florida Power & Light Company estimates 95% restored by end of day, Tuesday, Oct. 15.