Charley Kills, Demolishes Homes

Hurricane Charley has claimed 16 lives, taken the homes of thousands and left hundreds still missing.

Large quantities of fresh water and food are being delivered daily. A Red Cross official says this is the agency’s largest response since September 11.

The tropical storm hit Florida on Friday afternoon, bringing wind over 300 km/h. The category four storm also prompted at least seven tornadoes.

The damage to residential areas is estimated to be between $5 and $11 billion. The area has been declared a federal disaster area.

One million people are also without power. It isn’t expected to be back up for weeks in the worst areas.