Summary
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, search and rescue teams are still on the job. More than 100 people were killed in the state during the storm and its aftermath. Utility workers say it will likely take until the weekend for power to be restored to the more than 400,000 customers that remain without electricity. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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Focus Questions
See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more? Media literacy: Who else do you think should have been interviewed in the story you watched?For More
What students can do: Hurricane Ian isn't the only hurricane that has devastated the Caribbean and Gulf Coasts recently. You can read about how to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian here . Hurricane Ian also devastated parts of Cuba. You can learn about how to help here . Puerto Rico is struggling to recover from Hurricane Fiona earlier last month. Read how you can help here .
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