Florida Death Toll Rises To 34 In Wake Of Hurricane Ian's Destruction

Rescuers are still searching for survivors across a devastated Southwest Florida. As the death toll rises, some residents are thankful to be alive. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for Saturday TODAY.

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[i.h.]

When they tell you to evacuate believe them

[velmabruney]

I'm a survivor of hurricane Maria in Dominica. It's something u never forget and can't understand unless u experience it . I got depressed after and some days I still cry but it's because I'm grateful to be here alive and well .

[jackwimmer]

I’m glad that, even in the midst of this destruction, death, and sorrow, there’s still a silver lining. This video was, in a weird way, strangely uplifting. Don’t get me wrong! It’s awful that the death toll has risen as high as 34! It’s just interesting how they covered positive moments as well as the tragic ones.

[HowToHaveFunOutdoors]

Crazy damage. Very Sad. We hope most people evacuated. Alice and I hearts goes out for all that are suffering.

[emilyvickery]

First word of it and I'd evacuate.. life is precious.

[amandanegrete]

I am in Cape Coral and very sorry for those who have been hurt/killed and lost everything.

We are in really bad shape but putting one foot in front of the other.

[wayDrell]

Out of state people that moved here getting a realistic taste of florida now.

[kathleenweinberg]

So sad to hear I hope the people get the help they need we are praying for them

[-cj]

Man God bless everybody in the state of Florida

[jaahnnn]

Not evacuating the island when a category 4 is coming is just irresponsible...and it's not a money thing because all those ppl are rich

[Capieq]

I live in Maryland my great aunt lives in North Carolina and she came here to Maryland North Carolina might have got hit by Ian and her house might be destroyed so now we’re just praying than Ian doesn’t hit Maryland may God bless you all 🙏 🙏 🙏

[alvaroq]

This death toll could’ve been a lot worse, and I understand this is no consolation for their families.

[mikemanjo]

Still don’t understand why people don’t evacuate when told. Property can be replaced, people can’t. (Jane)

[micheleboyle]

Wow….incredible devastation! Ps love all the national guards! And all of the emergency workers…kudos to all of these dedicated people!

[dougkirk]

Barrier islands should have a moratorium on construction and on rebuilding. It's time to make the hard choices. Barrier islands are not meant to be static.

[tjj]

Never understood what people saw in living in Florida as full time residents.. I lived there once for 3 months and couldn’t wait to come back home to Boston.

[Jessica_PMHNP]

My husband and I just drove through North Port yesterday on our drive home to Tampa from Miami. We had to mandatory evacuate! We could not believe the devastation we saw and that was heat on the interstate! It is unreal! We are beyond grateful! We are still praying for our fellow Floridians! Text disaster to 20222 to donate!😭💔🙏

[gabengono]

Je suis si désolée pour les victimes...Seigneur réconforte les tous...

[etattainments]

I wonder if they can put a temporary walkable bridge that floats over water in the meantime?

[thereport]

Really devastating. Stay Strong everyone.