Hurricane Ian

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Hurricanes

Hurricane Ian

- At least 105 casualties (deadliest storm since 1935)

- 2.2 million residents without power

- Thousands of people left homeless

00:26

Why is Sanibel Island cut off from the mainland?

1. The residents don't have access to power
2. There is no cellphone service
3. Sanibel was first a city attached to Florida, but because the hurricane hit so hard, it broke loose and it became an island
4. The storm destroyed a causeway which was the only way in or out

00:58

How did Manny (the reporter) get to Sanibel Island

1. He swam from Florida to Sanibel Island
2. The causeway is destroyed for vehicles, but still accessible on foot
3. He arrived by boat
4. The causeway is already repaired

01:48

You can still hear the sound of helicopters and ….?

1. People who are still there
2. Trees falling down
3. Bears who went into town to search for food
4. birds

02:31

4Why does the reporter think it’s her house?

1. Because of the paintings
2. Because it has been destroyed
3. Because some things have moved around
4. Because she looks sloppy, and so does her house

02:41

Why are some evacuees returning to the island?

1. Because they have school tomorrow
2. Because they want to rebuild their house
3. Because they want to see the damage first hand
4. Because they can't stay anywhere else

03:03

When did the evacuation orders go into effect?

1. About two hours before the hurricane
2. Less than 24 hours before the hurricane
3. About 48 hours before the hurricane
4. Less than a week before the hurricane

03:21

Why didn't the Florida officials evacuate people earlier?

1. They thought the hurricane would not hit the island
2. People would not bother to leave so warning them had no use.
3. They thought it would be a small storm
4. They were too busy celebrating the birthday of their colleague.