A consortium of businesses and nonprofit wants to spark conversations on how to rebuild the barrier islands so structures and people can become more resilient for future storms.
As the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva continue to assess the damage to homes and businesses after Hurricane Ian, some community organizations and concerned citizens have joined to create the SanCap Citizens for a Resilient Future.
As the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva continue to assess the damage to homes and businesses after Hurricane Ian, some community organizations and concerned citizens have joined to create the SanCap Citizens for a Resilient Future. Their goal is to spark conversations on how to rebuild on the islands so that structures and people can become more resilient for future storms. The group recently hosted the first of two formal gatherings .
Miami condo collapse search for survivors turns into recovery efforts: What went into the decision? Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Miami area authorities Wednesday stopped rescue missions at the scene of the Florida condo collapse, beginning recovery.
Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told families that after searching all areas of debris that officials have concluded it will now be next to impossible to find people alive. No one has been found alive in the 14 days since the collapse last Thursday, save one survivor rescued hours after.
The decision devastatingly confirmed what many families recognized for days many had been referring to loved ones in the past tense.