Residents across the Florida peninsula are currently dealing with dangerous conditions as Hurricane Ian hits the US coast.

Footage of the catastrophic floods caused by the hurricane are now going viral on social media – and CNN has reported that things could get worse, with some areas set to be hit by the worst surge forecast on record.

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Rescue efforts are underway as the state plans to use air, ground and sea resources once it is safe to do so, the Florida Department of Emergency Management director Kevin Guthrie said.

Got this from a friend in #Naples - just so sad. ⁦@ActionNewsJax⁩ #Ian pic.twitter.com/HtC0CtG228
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) September 28, 2022

Currently, more than two million people have no electricity and some families are being advised to boil their water before use due to compromised water infrastructure.

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