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

CANTON, Ga. – Millions of individuals 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 among many victims in Florida who lost everything. 

For Scott and Deva Hoffman, transferring to Fort Myers in 2019 was supposed to be a contemporary begin after Scott’s retirement and the sudden lack of each Deva’s mom and their son later that 12 months.

“We needed to be somewhere else, there were too many memories at home…we were trying to just rebuild our life,” Deva Hoffman informed FOX 5.

Just 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 keep.

“Our home is gone now, the storm totaled it…the roof’s caving in to the living room, it shifted off the foundation, so it’s totally unlivable,” she defined. “There are tents set up in a Walmart parking lot because these people don’t have anywhere 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 Department mentioned their officers are additionally making donations to the household separate from the GoFundMe. 

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

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

An announcement from Canton PD reads in-part: “Words will fall short of expressing our deepest sympathies for the Hoffman Family. We will be keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.” 

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