Pine Island residents face hard time without water, electricity but don't want to leave after Hurricane Ian causes havoc. See why

Even after five days of facing the devastating storm, the Pine Island residents are waiting for normalcy and are without water and electricity supply. St. James City, located in the southern part, has been hit the hardest, while Bokeelia has been hit the slightest. However, destruction is everywhere.

With all the access to the island cut-off, there is only one way to reach the area, which is by boat. Many volunteers are transporting donated supplies to the islands in private boats with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard, which manages the island’s water-based evacuation.

Without government subsidies, people are burning their own gas to help each other. Few residents have accused the government of not helping them deliberately. A resident said that food and other supplies would have been immediately provided after an earthquake in Haiti but the residents of Pine Island have to do everything on their own, including the rescue work.

People not ready to leave the Island

Now, the Pine Island residents are left with some hard choices to make. The power is unlikely to be back soon, and although water is dripping from sinks, it is undrinkable.

Residents say that the area has become a part of their life, and they can’t leave it for anything. However, some people whose houses are wrecked, plan to leave the island and temporarily live with their relatives on the mainland.

FAQs

1. What did Ron DeSantis say?
   Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, said that the Pine Island bridge’s repair would be done by the week’s end so that linemen could start restoring power.
2. What damages were caused by hurricane Ian?
   Ian hit Pine Island with 150 mph winds, damaging telephone poles and trees, ripping roofs and destroying mobile homes and RVs.