Retired Canton police officer among Florida residents who lost everything to Ian

CANTON, Ga. – Hundreds of thousands of persons are nonetheless coping with the devastation that Hurricane Ian left in its path earlier this month. A retired Canton police officer and his spouse are amongst many victims in Florida who misplaced all the pieces. 

For Scott and Deva Hoffman, transferring to Fort Myers in 2019 was purported to be a contemporary begin after Scott’s retirement and the sudden lack of each Deva’s mom and their son later that yr.

“We would have liked to be some place else, there have been too many recollections at dwelling…we had been making an attempt to simply rebuild our life,” Deva Hoffman informed FOX 5.

Simply three years later, Hurricane Ian introduced one other devastating loss. The couple mentioned they’re now homeless—and counting on neighbors and mates for a spot to remain.

“Our house is gone now, the storm totaled it…the roof’s caving in to the lounge, it shifted off the muse, so it’s completely unlivable,” she defined. “There are tents arrange in a Walmart parking zone as a result of these individuals don’t have wherever to go,” she continued.

Neighbors and mates in Canton are additionally stepping in to assist. One good friend has began a GoFundMe for the couple. 

A spokesperson for the Canton Police Division mentioned their officers are additionally making donations to the household separate from the GoFundMe. 

“We’re so grateful and so grateful to everybody that’s reached out, the love, the assist,” Deva Hoffman mentioned. 

Sgt. Hoffman informed FOX 5 that assist is carrying them by way of this tough time as they put together to rebuild their life as soon as once more. 

An announcement from Canton PD reads in-part: “Phrases will fall in need of expressing our deepest sympathies for the Hoffman Household. We will probably be maintaining them in our ideas and prayers.” 

In case you’re fascinated about donating to the GoFundMe, you possibly can click on right here.