Report from Ground Zero - Charley destruction

[Semper911]

She reported 150 people DOA ... Anybody else see that report?

Just for the record, I was watching Fox News at the time, and heard that interview. She (the hospital spokesman -- doctor?) sounded like she was just stating the facts, and trying to give a conservative estimate.

My jaw dropped when I heard it, but incredibly no one else has reported such a thing.

It seems there is some sort of gag order in effect that is keeping the networks from reporting a death count. One reporter on Fox surmised that they would release the numbers after the president finished his visit.

I have no idea why they would wait. It is the most curious thing.

[Howlin]

I know others might not agree, but I think this is one of the things that FR does best.

[Howlin]

They say to take baby wipes!

For goodness sakes, be careful. And take some pictures!

[fatima]

After the politictions left.

[Semper911]

That was a cool story -- thanks for posting it.

I felt like I was there with you. Nice bit of writing.

[fatima]

It is always the shining moment of FR.We do it best and leave it to the best and lurk with the rest.Congrats all.

[Howlin]

Stop lurking. We need every FONT to fight off the Democrats this fall........LOL.

[ApplegateRanch]

I think this is one of the things that FR does best.

I know I have to agree, and I thank you, and all the others that gave information and posted pictures for the rest of us. This time, it was Florida and Charley; next time, it might be a tornado or wildfire in our area.

When ever I hear of anything, and can't find it on the tube, or radio, FR is where I go ASAP. It usually doesn't take long for the facts & follow up details to start flowing.

Thank God this was not worse than it was in terms of life and limb, though actual totals won't be known for some time.

[Howlin]

I do, too! You weren't here on 9-11, but Huck posted about 2 posts, saying that it happened right near him, he could actually see it, then he didn't post again until late that night.

Needless to say, we freaked!

[fatima]

OK

[Amelia]

Here is one of the Tarpon Lodge:

That one palm tree is almost completely through that part of the building.

I'm reminded of Hugo damage - a house destroyed and the one next to it completely intact, in places. Other areas, everything looks bulldozed.

You'll need to take lots of pictures when you go down!

[VaBthang4]

Thanks for the images.