The hardest-hit area seems to be Broward County. This means that stores can't open, gas pumps can't operate. And millions are still without electricity. Airports are closed, sea-going vessels have been destroyed. For over 100 miles, from Miami-Dade, north to Fort Lauderdale and beyond, insurers are placing damage estimates at $6 billion to $10 billion. You can see that the glass was peeled off the side of the building during the storm, so you can you imagine how dangerous this intersection was during the storm with all that flying glass. This high-rise here in Fort Lauderdale belongs to the Dade County Board of Education. So let's start with the building here behind me. DAVID MATTINGLY, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Lou, damage from this hurricane up and down Florida's east coast is so widespread, it's hard to know where to begin. Tonight we begin with two reports on both coasts of Florida - David Mattingly, live in Fort Lauderdale. Wilma's damage to insured property is estimated to be as high as $10 billion, which would make Wilma the third costliest hurricane in this country's history. Utility companies say it could take as much as a month to restore power. Six million people remain without power tonight. They're trying to find food, water, fuel and other essential supplies. Tonight, thousands of people are stuck in traffic jams in Florida. The worst-affected area on the East Coast, between West Palm Beach and Miami. We begin tonight with the deadly aftermath of Hurricane Wilma, which killed at least five people and left a trail of destruction across much of southern Florida. LOU DOBBS, CNN ANCHOR: Good evening, everybody. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. ![]() ![]() Hurricane Wilma's Aftermath Interview With Slade Gorton
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