Fort Myers and Sanibel Island are the epicenter of Hurricane Ian's destruction in southwest Florida, but cities and towns to the north and south have also been devastated by the powerful storm.

This drone video shows damage to a marina and neighborhoods in Placida to the north of Fort Myers.

Ian's winds and surge caused widespread destruction as did flooding
from torrential rans.

“The region is already starting to recover,” Newsflare’s filmer said. “Cities and towns have done an amazing job of clearing the streets and utility crews are streaming in from every direction to restore service.”

Fort Myers and Sanibel Island are the epicenter of Hurricane Ian's destruction in southwest Florida, but cities and towns to the north and south have also been devastated by the powerful storm.

This drone video shows damage to a marina and neighborhoods in Placida to the north of Fort Myers.

Ian's winds and surge caused widespread destruction as did flooding
from torrential rans.

The region is already starting to recover. Cities and towns have done an amazing job of clearing the streets and utility crews are streaming in from every direction to restore service.