As Hurricane Ian rolled out into the Atlantic, first responders began rushing in to help those damaged by the storm on Wednesday and Thursday. These brave men and women put themselves into harm’s way in order to help those in need.
With so many needs in so many areas, professionals and volunteers alike are heading to the regions most impacted by the storm. From firefighters and police officers to electrical workers and members of the U.S. Coast Guard, these first responders are the true heroes of this tragic week.
Check out the pictures and videos below to see these brave men and women in action:
Footage captured first responders making several rescues after Hurricane Ian battered Florida; many still remain stranded.#HurricaneIan #Rescue #Florida pic.twitter.com/64Mdmn7EXF
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) September 29, 2022
My cousin on I-75 to Naples. Miles of ambulances and military vehicles headed to Florida’s Southwest coast. Fiercely praying for the families impacted by Ian. pic.twitter.com/tJpaMVAlr7
— Gaby Urrutia (@GabyUrrutia247) September 29, 2022
HEROES : watch these firefighters rescue someone with water up to their necks. #FLHeroes #hurricaineIan pic.twitter.com/EAMwxhabWH
— AMErikaNCRYPTOGirl ♥️ (@AMErikaNGIRLLL) September 29, 2022
Not all heroes wear capes.#Sarasota #TampaBay #Linemen #Naples #FortMyers #HurricaneIan #Florida #Tornado #FortLauderdale #CapeCoral#KeyWest #DelrayBeach #Cuba#Orlando #FortLauderdale #Hurricane #hurricanFiona #Tampa pic.twitter.com/zSRGroWZYN
— Breaking News Worldwide (@FelizKarenP1) September 29, 2022
WCK's Sam is on Sanibel Island, FL. The island was devastated by Hurricane Ian—the singular causeway collapsed making it now inaccessible by car. We've flown in food & water for first responders to give to anyone still on the island as rescue efforts continue. #ChefsForFlorida pic.twitter.com/TYr6u4yAN6
— World Central Kitchen (@WCKitchen) September 29, 2022
PEOPLE SAVED I This viewer submitted video shows the kindness in the hearts of everyone who is getting through this storm. pic.twitter.com/8KZlpXET9a
— Fox 4 News (@Fox4Now) September 29, 2022
Water rescues continue throughout @OrangeCoFL. pic.twitter.com/MRfwWtsahg
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) September 29, 2022
Winds appear to be picking up as crews work quickly to safely evacuate Avante at Orlando nursing home. pic.twitter.com/SQwou1Pywr
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) September 29, 2022
Hold on Florida.
— David Connor (@connordave35) September 29, 2022
The Coast Guard and others are coming for you.
Hold a bit longer.
We are with you. pic.twitter.com/HOPdk98gEZ
STAY OFF THE ROADWAYS 🚨
— Fort Myers Police (@fortmyerspolice) September 29, 2022
We understand that residents want to check on their belongings and families, but we urge you to STAY OFF local roadways. There is a curfew in effect‼️ Being on the roadways is hindering response law enforcement and public safety response. pic.twitter.com/8HkJt1c32L
Our Troopers are working on clearing the northbound on-ramp to I-95 from CR-5A in Brevard County. FHP will continue to assist with critical response, traffic control, and roadway clearing. Please report any hazardous roadway conditions to FHP. #BeSafe pic.twitter.com/KKXc5LNjeh
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian was a powerful & devastating storm event. Our staff has currently not been able to safely access the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. We’ve been working throughout the storm to provide much needed assistance to our community. We will get through this together. 💙 pic.twitter.com/j6D40pNKBQ
— Charlotte County Emergency Management (@CCOEM) September 29, 2022
