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Some Okeechobee County residents evacuated, others stayed in place as Hurricane Ian approached

Por: WPTV Nation September 29, 2022

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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — As Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida's west coast, some Okeechobee County residents were deciding to leave their homes for safer ground, while others made the decision to ride out the storm.I'm definitely getting out of here. It's too dangerous. There could be things flying around, windows could break. No, it's too dangerous, said Joseph, a resident of a mobile home park that borders the... + full article



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