Recovering from Hurricane Idalia: Devastation, Social Media, and Lessons Learned
Chopper 2 video footage reveals the extensive devastation along Florida's Gulf Coast, particularly in areas such as Steinhatchee, Keaton Beach, and Horseshoe Beach, following the landfall of Hurricane Idalia. The storm, classified as a high-end Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of around 125 mph, made landfall near Keaton Beach in the lightly populated Big Bend region. The video highlights the destruction caused by storm surge and strong winds, with numerous homes and structures severely damaged or destroyed.