Braving a Hurricane

5/22/2020 (Permalink)

2004s Hurricane Charley

I remember when I was around 10-11 years old, Hurricane Charley went right over central Florida. My family went over to my aunt’s house in Winter Haven to hunker down. As the storm passed over the trees were bending, the wind was howling, and suddenly, the wooden privacy fence in the back yard flew up and it was gone. All at once the wind and the rain calmed and you can see blue skies and sunshine. For about 3 minutes everything was peaceful, then the battering wind and rain started right back up. The eye of Hurricane Charley had gone right over us. It will be an experience that I will never forget. Remembering back to 2004 when Florida was hit by not only Charley but 3 other powerful hurricanes, makes you want to get a plan together and have can goods, water, flashlights, spare batteries and a safe place to brave the storm. It also makes you think of who you will call if you have damages to your home. I know who I would call SERVPRO, they are always here to help. – Liz