Thanks for following my story. After leaving Coconut Grove, we continued south toward Miami. It was still early, there was very little traffic and the National Guard was nowhere to be seen. It wasn’t long before we were at the Miami Herald. Normally the security at the newspaper included a metal detector and security guards. It was almost like being at the airport except … [Read more...] about Hurricane Andrew, 1992
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HURRICANE BOB: Nantucket Fisherman Battles Bob
The day before Hurricane Bob struck the coast of New England, 10-year-old Luther Blount was 60 miles east of Nantucket on his father's 77 foot fishing trawler, the Ruthie B. The boat was at the eastern end of George's Bank, and underground island thought to be one if the richest fishing grounds in the Atlantic. It was a warm day and a soft fog had drifted in around them. The … [Read more...] about HURRICANE BOB: Nantucket Fisherman Battles Bob
CAMILLE 1969
Hurricanes are nothing new to residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Usually families gather - it's almost a family reunion - there is always lots of coffee, cake, everything you want to eta ... the waves on the beach being checked ... the waiting ... watching the winds blow ... the rainfall ... some sleeping, some awake - but this hurricane - - - Camille - - - was … [Read more...] about CAMILLE 1969
FREDERIC 1979: Massive Cleanup
A watery sunshine heralded the start of a new day, but this day was different with the stillness and hush that was prevalent Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Families peered from their dwelling in apprehension to see the terrible damage. Sites which had been so familiar the day before were ravaged by high winds and tornadoes. The sun filtered through fallen trees, twisted … [Read more...] about FREDERIC 1979: Massive Cleanup
GEORGES 1998: Duval Street: Key West, Florida
On the morning after, they sat nonchalantly on folding chairs atop of the marquee of the Old Strand Theater, now Ripley's Believe-it-or-not Odditorium. Nearly hidden by the huge 'S' 'T' 'R', they enjoyed the plates of baked beans and watched below The Great Clean Up on Duval Street. "We're intact," called down Christy Bremer, the general manager. "Believe it or not," … [Read more...] about GEORGES 1998: Duval Street: Key West, Florida