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Saturday, September 18, 2004

Ivan's Aftermath


• I shot this rather telling photo near Pensacola on Friday •

The entire Florida panhandle is dealing with the anxiety and destruction caused by Ivan. Many prayers have been answered. Things have become more normal here in De Funiak Springs. Most people have had their power restored, though many have not. Percentages don't tell the real human story. We were really blessed in this place. The damage was slight in most instances. Pensacola, on the other hand is suffering extensive damage, both property and to the collective psyche, but that too is improving. The human spirit may flounder, but it will not be defeated. This storm has made most of us realize just how tenuious the control we have over our lives really is.

Pensacola News Journal - IVAN - Photo Galleries
NPR Radio Coverage of IVAN

posted by Axile Himalo at 3:17 AM