PHOTOS: Hurricane caused huge destruction in Florida, see broken bridges and skeletons in pictures
Two people died in Orange County due to Cyclone Nicole in Florida. Officials have confirmed that two people died as power lines snapped at Bayfront Parkway and Pershing Avenue. In the pictures on social media, the houses are seen in the sea. More damage is expected in a similar fashion, according to property manager Krista Goodrich. (Image: AP)
The storm hit Florida’s coast early Thursday, causing coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain. The storm damaged several roads as a Category 1 hurricane around 3 a.m. south of Vero Beach, Florida. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for some residents in Flagler County, Florida, including all mobile homes, RVs, and homes in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Some mandatory evacuations were also in effect Thursday afternoon in Volusia County. (Image: AP)
According to the Sheriff’s Office in Martin County, the skeletal remains of six people believed to be from a Native American burial site were found by Nicole’s wind and waves on Hutchinson Island Beach, about 160 miles (257 km) from Volusia County. km) to the south. Along with this, due to high waves, part of a bridge on the coast also broke down and fell into the sea. (Image: AP)
According to poweroutage.us, more than 237,000 customers in Florida are without power after Hurricane Nicole. More than 124,000 Florida Power & Light customers are still in the dark. Brevard County has more than 66,000 customers without power. (Image: AP)
Florida Department of Transportation crews is working to make emergency repairs on State Road A1A between South 28th Street and South 7th Street in St. Johns County. More than 800 cubic yards of granular material has been used to repair two miles of road, the agency tweeted. County officials said several roadways are currently closed and impassable. (Image: AP)
