US President Joe Biden says Hurricane Ian could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida's history.
Biden says early reports suggest substantial loss of life.
US media report that about a dozen residents in south-west and central Florida may now be dead as a result of Hurricane Ian.
More than 2.5 million Florida homes and businesses have no electricity and some areas have been left submerged.
Biden says his government will cover the full costs for clearing debris and search and rescue efforts in Florida.
He adds his administration will cover the majority of costs to rebuild schools and other public infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Ian.
[Source: BBC]
