Hurricane Idalia destroys homes as residents deal with debris | USA TODAY

Hurricane Idalia slammed multiple states leaving behind a wake of destruction as residents surveyed the damage.

Vulnerable areas, such as low-lying and coastal parts of Florida, were the hardest-hit by the hurricane. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reported that while properties had been severely damaged and areas were blanketed with debris, there were no immediate reports of fatalities.

As many residents emerged from the disaster to see hazardous conditions and mangled neighborhoods, communities and local authorities pressed on with recovery efforts.