Category Archives: Hurricane Damage
Still reeling from Hurricane Michael, Liberty County faces another tragedy in electrocution
A tragic electrocution accident took the lives of a beloved high school baseball coach and his wife while they were driving a boom truck to help get Liberty High School’s baseball field back in order after it was damaged during Hurricane Michael. Killed were Corey Crum and his wife Shana. Son Chase, 14, was… Read More »
Trump grants Florida additional funding for Hurricane Michael recovery
In a meeting two days ago between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump, FEMA decided to grant an additional 45 days of emergency protective support for Florida Panhandle areas devastated by Hurricane Michael, including local government support and debris removal. President Trump said that the U.S. government and FEMA are committed to… Read More »
Hurricane Michael Victims left out of President’s National Emergency Declaration which diverts $3.6 billion from military construction accounts
The need is there for Hurricane Michael victims, but the four months after the storm hit, still no federal funding has been included in congressional bills or President Trump’s Emergency Declaration nor has it been a part of the Compromise Funding bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019. As of Feb. 15,… Read More »
Rumors abound about federal funding for Hurricane Michael victims
Many Bay County residents have been discussing the possibility of having Hurricane Michael upgraded from a Category four to a Category five, thinking they might be entitled to additional FEMA benefits and possibly better insurance payouts. But instead, a spokesperson from the Florida CFO’s office clarified the confusion for Hurricane Michael victims, explaining that… Read More »
Sheriff’s office: Scams target Florida hurricane survivors
Florida Panhandle authorities warn Hurricane Michael survivors that scam artists are targeting victims looking for rental homes. In a statement on Wednesday by the Bay County Sherrif’s Office, it was warned that several schemes are circulating in communities that are still trying to recover from the October storm. Since so many people are still… Read More »
Gadsden County Looks To Recovery After Hurricane Michael
Since October, more than 150,000 people have been without power in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael. Officials expected recovery efforts to extend into November, but as of today, the Panhandle is still facing issues. Crossroads Academy Charter School in Quincy, Florida remained closed until early November. Teachers and students have been distributing hot… Read More »
Donations pour in after story reported anemic Hurricane Michael charitable giving
Days after it was reported in the Herald/Times that there was a lack of donations toward Hurricane Michael recovery, Bryan Taylor, president of the United Way of Northwest Florida, arrived to the post office only to be surprised with the charity’s mailbox stuffed with envelopes. “We’re so grateful for the overwhelming response,” he said…. Read More »
Bay County Races To Jump Start Economic Recovery After Hurricane Michael
In an effort to speed up recovery from Hurricane Michael in Bay County, the county is reaching out for recommendations from businesses. Consultant Darryl Cox told a group of area business owners and residents that it usually takes between 10-15 years for economic recovery to occur after a natural disaster has hit. He says… Read More »
Never Forgotten Coast Announces Grant Awards for Mexico Beach
According to FLAPOL, Never Forgotten Coast will be awarding grants of $1,000 to those still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach. The grants will be given to 11 local businesses. Most of the businesses will use the grants to replace items not covered by their insurance company. “Businesses in Mexico… Read More »
The Science behind Hurricane Michael’s devastating path through North Florida
According to the Tallahassee Democrat, Meteorologist Dr. Ryan admits he has trouble accepting that Hurricane Michael actually happened. Hurricane Michael was the strongest hurricane to destroy the Florida Panhandle. Michael’s 919 mb reading is the third lowest ever in the U.S. It is three millibars lower than Hurricane Andrew’s lowest pressure. Michael’s reported winds… Read More »