first, we go to rob marciano in rye brook, new york. rob, good morning to you. >> hey, good morning, whit. you know, during the height of the storm this babbling brook was a torrent up and over my head tearing apart this footbridge with its power. you know, we've heard so many e in this case this muan ldi hdedo one of thousands of cars and homes destroyed with the wrath of hurricane ida. >> go, go, go, get out of here. >> reporter: this morning, the death toll rising as residents in the northeast reel from the aftermath of hurricane ida. abc news now confirming 49 deaths along the east coast spanning 5 different states, remnants of ida leaving communities in chaos. extensive cleanup under way, some forced to throw out all of their belongings. >> there's no choice. we have to because everything is gone. >> reporter: this as search efforts continue. police still looking for those missing. >> i will ask everyone to please check on your neighbors, family and friends to assure their well-being. we are continuing surveys and wellness checks o