Economic Costs of Hurricane Ian Include an Estimated $36.7 Billion Net Loss in US Output

Brief Published on September 30, 2022

On September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall along the southwest Florida coast causing severe wind damage and flooding. The loss of life and human suffering is of paramount importance and should be the primary concern, as well as enormous emotional losses. In addition, the storm will have a significant impact on the economy, which could rise if there is significant additional damage in South Carolina.

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