A story is on the local news that the residents of a trailer park in Punta Gorda, FL did not evacuate their homes (even though they were ordered to do so, 24 hours in advance.) The report is that 60 body bags were brought out, and that it wasn’t going to be enough. 🙁
Preliminary damage estimates are saying that Charley has caused more damage than Andrew did in 1992.
Hurricane Charley Aftermath: Building Standards Needed?
Dozens have perished and billions will be needed to repair the damage done by Hurricane Charley. With Earl menacing its way through the Carribean, and a heavier-than-normal Hurricane season expected, the national economy and FEMA budgets will be put to…