On September 29, NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane #Ian. Imagery is being collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by NOAA in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other state and federal partners. Collected images are available to view online via the NGS aerial imagery viewer: storms.ngs.noaa.gov New imagery will be posted as soon as it is available. Pictured here: Damage in Sanibel Causeway, Florida, captured by a NOAA aerial assessment survey on September 29, 2022. NOAA's aerial imagery aids safe navigation and captures damage to coastal areas caused by a storm. Aerial imagery is a crucial tool to determine the extent of the damage inflicted by flooding, and to compare baseline coastal areas to assess the damage to major ports and waterways, coastlines, critical infrastructure, and coastal communities. This imagery provides a cost-effective way to better understand the damage sustained to both property and the environment. #Ian #HurricaneIan #Hurricanes @noaaocean @noaaomao @fema