The provisional death toll from Hurricane Ian in Florida has risen to at least 42 victims.
CNN reports it.
"It could be the deadliest hurricane in the history of Florida, we hear news of substantial loss of life," warned US President Joe Biden speaking from the headquarters of Fema (US civil protection).
"At times like these America unites, and will unite as one team," he added.
After hitting Cuba, Ian landed in Cayo Costa, near Fort Meyers, as one of the most violent hurricanes ever hit the US, with winds reaching 240 km per hour.
The governors of Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina have already declared a state of emergency.
Ian has strengthened again, returning from storm to hurricane category.
With continuous winds of up to 120 km per hour, after Florida Ian now heads for South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, with "potentially deadly" conditions.
The hurricane center predicts "floods, submerged coastlines and strong winds".
Hit by Hurricane Ian, reporter clings to a road sign
