Panama City, Florida
The devastation in Florida is something unreal. It’s so weird seeing pictures of buildings and towns where you went every weekend for vacation. You never think something like this will happen to you. I am so sorry for the houses and things lost in the city but for once we were a lucky one. My family has a beach house about a mile from Pier Park and luckily no damage happened to the house. The only thing we know of is the fence blew down. As bad as a situation like this is, it brings unity and friendships to a broken place.
Dothan, Alabama
Our house in Dothan suffered more damage than our house in Florida did. Many shingle were ripped off the roof, shutters blown off, and leakage in my parents bedroom. Some people near us had trees coming through their house and trees crushing it. Once again we were lucky and nothing major happened directly. 81% of residents in Houston County were without power. It is said that it could be multiple days until the power is restored here.
Troy, Alabama
On my way back to Troy, I counted over 200 bucket trucks headed towards damage. It amazes me how many people are willing to help others in a time of need like this. It is such a sad situation and I’m just glad most people are okay. Things can be replaced but people can’t!
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