Hurricane Ian Death Toll Surpasses 100 Across Three States

Hurricane Ian is now the third deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S., with at least 100 people killed across three states. In Florida, the death toll has reached 94 storm-related deaths so far.

About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series.

Connect with TODAY Online!

#hurricaneian #florida

[timbryan]

Every life counts, but in the same time period probably 10 times that many overdosed on fentanyl.

[dford]

For a hundred years storm, it could've been so much worse. Governor DeSantis did a wonderful job

[brianberthold]

they have to add 3 states together to make it sound so bad ...

[crashalexander]

100 DEATHS IS STILL LESS THAN TWO WEEKENDS IN CHICAGO....

[janetprice]

Given the population many heeded the warnings and evacuated inland or the death toll as tragic as it is would have been much higher with a storm this large that affected both the east and west coast of Florida.

[aethrya]

My heart goes out to any of the victims of this hurricane who were not DeSantis/Trump supporters.

[BL-jtqt]

When you choose to live in a State that is listed as being #1 for getting hit by the most hurricanes, you should be prepared for the consequences.

[tammymanuel]

For as bad as it was, thats not a bad number. Sorry for everyone’s loss but it could have been even worse.

[crashalexander]

SAD 100 LIVES LOST BUT IM BLOWN AWAY IT WASN'T MORE...

[jhondoe]

Where is the date when these broadcasts are made?

[stevengraham]

WAS IT NOT MANDATORY EVACUATION ANS ALSO DONT THESE PEOPLE HAVE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE NONE OF THIS MAKES SENSE TELL US THE WHOLE STORY LIKE THEY REFUSED TO LEAVE AND HAVE NO HOME INSURANCE FOR THE LAST 20-40 years

[anubis]

Lots of these deaths would of been avoided.if you had 3 foot high raised foundations to accommodate rising waters. Housing made out of concrete not trailers n hurricane n flood prone areas. No barricades around house or property... Why did you all not implement any of these which have been proven to stop or prevent hurricanes n rising waters!!! Instead I see trailers on flat ground with no adjustment to high winds or water. Beach front properties have no barriers to stop waves from storms .

[truthseekerhill]

Oh ya. Thank god I’m not on one of the islands, but I’m in the middle of this. Emergency workers, line workers, services from other areas, a big thank you. I heard some of these people were sleeping in there cars or trucks because there were no rooms. Some didn’t have access to food and water. Many citizens stepped up to offer food and shelter. Some areas had no food or shelter. Thank you to all these selfless people that sacrificed to get us together. God. Bless you all. 💞☮️🙏🏻

[robfarrell]

All things considered it could have been much worse for a CAT 5. God is good.

[nullnull]

Like the president knows how long its going to take to rebuild the town?! Dude barely knows his lefts from his rights.

[mjt]

I remember hurricane Ivan in 2004. Pensacola was wrecked for months. I know we have goldfish memories and no respect for the sheer power of Mother Nature. But even in the best circumstances. It’s going to take awhile.

[juangarza]

When they tell evacuate listen and obeyed and get out

[tjbert]

Two weeks they were being told to leave.

[zero-arc]

Only a hundred? So few! It’s truly amazing that out of millions, mother nature’s wrath was only able to claim such a small number of human lives. Relatively speaking of course.

[zeke]

Vacationers be aware most motels in Florida will be filled with victims and construction crews