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Six Months After Hurricane Michael
April 11, 2019
Wednesday marked six months since Hurricane Michael made landfall in Northwest Florida, leaving behind a trail of death and destruction.
“We honor the memories of those who lost their lives and extend our condolences to the surviving family and friends. While the storm may be long gone, the devastating impacts are still felt. We are in this with you for the long haul,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said. “We will rebuild, we will recover, and most importantly, we will remember the resilient people of Northwest Florida.”
Michael came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 155 mph on April near Mexico Beach, with destruction reaching well inland.
About 50 deaths have been attributed to Michael in Florida.
Pictured: Destruction in Mexico Beach just days after the landfall of Hurricane Michael. NorthEscambia.com photo.
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One Response to “Six Months After Hurricane Michael”
Hurricane Michael was the perfect storm. Basically obliterated Mexico beach
and Tyndall AFB. From the big bend to Mobile lies maybe couple hundred
miles of huge developments that got lucky . Next time let’s not struggle with
what to do until it’s too late. Leaving presents huge inconvenience’s and
expense’s and the inability to live normal lives. Staying was worse and maybe
even deadly. Each should develop a plan of where to go that might entail staying
several weeks or longer. We’ve been through many Hurricanes over the last
70 years around these parts but “Michael” left a very sobering memory !