At least eight people have died in storm-related incidents across Florida and Alabama after Hurricane Isaias battered the region, leaving behind dangerous conditions, widespread power outages and damage.

Florida has reported six deaths, while Alabama has confirmed two. The storm brought powerful winds, heavy rain and flooding to the Gulf Coast, creating hazards that persisted even after the worst of the weather moved through.

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“We’ve had some where there were a lot more so I think people did take precautions and I think that local officials did a good job of helping spread the word,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Hurricane fatalities in Florida 

DeSantis noted that Florida's six storm-related fatalities include deaths caused both directly and indirectly by the storm.

In Escambia County, one woman was killed after a tree fell on her home during the storm.

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Separately, a man in Pensacola died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a generator was used improperly in a garage. Four other members of his household were hospitalized.

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The remaining Florida deaths involved a tragic accident while removing trees, a car crash at an intersection where the traffic signal was not functioning and two people who experienced disruptions to their medical treatment.

Isaias death toll in Alabama 

In Birmingham, one person was killed Saturday morning when a tree fell on a home.

Gov. Kay Ivey confirmed a second death in Jefferson County, though officials have not released additional details.

The aftermath serves as a reminder that dangerous conditions can linger even after a hurricane passes.

Officials urge residents to use generators outdoors and avoid downed trees and power lines.