Hurricane Irma - Days Later
The eye of Hurricane Irma hit somewhere in Hillsborough County Florida on Monday September 11 2017. I evacuated to the north of Tampa in an old oak hammock which was sure to not be in a flood zone. The damage in that area was all caused by the wind. I saw downed trees, torn off branches, downed power lines, gates torn off their hinges, downed fences, some missing roof shingles, broken and bent signs, a couple of misplaced chimney caps and filled to the brim drainage canals and retention ponds.I was grateful that I didn't see or hear of any one near me being injured during the storm. On Sunday, September 17, 2017 I went to get groceries at Wal-Mart on Bearss Ave and Nebraska Ave. Immediately, I could still see the effects of the hurricane. Over and over through the grocery aisles I saw empty shelves. There were almost no dairy, no bread, no canned foods, no lunch meats. Then as I approach the registered there were tables with microwaves and tables with chairs.
Wal-Mart had created a little area where customers could heat their food and eat it. With so many people still without power, it is certainly a kind gesture. The hurricane causes so much death, devastation, and stress. Every positive deed restores my heart.
Let Love and Gratitude guide your way.
Jodi Ann Baudean
CIO Florida Hurricane Attorneys
