We are between rock and a hard place

We are between rock and a hard place

“After Sally, we had damage to our apartment. Last Thursday, they sent us an eviction notice that we have to be out by midnight tomorrow night. We have lived here for 19 years. We have gone everywhere looking for a place to stay but can’t find anything. I am on...
I had to come here and help

I had to come here and help

“Sally hit my house but it is okay structurally. We lost trees and the commissary where we make our relish and out buildings are messed up. Redd’s Hotdogs has been in Robertsdale between Wendy’s and El Rodeo for 31 years. My dad started it and when...
I was in bed and the tree landed on top of me

I was in bed and the tree landed on top of me

“I was in bed and the tree landed on top of me. I got out from under the tree. It was pitch black. I have PTSD from it. Every pop and snap that I hear at night wakes me up. I bought the house three years ago and I have lived in this community for 22 years. I love the...
We couldn’t get out for four days

We couldn’t get out for four days

“We moved here at the end of June. Big pine trees fell all around us, and we couldn’t get out for four days. We asked our landlord if he had a chainsaw, and he said, ‘Yeah, but not on me.’ He did nothing to help and is going to demolish the...
My wife wanted to cut the tree down

My wife wanted to cut the tree down

Sally Stories “I was in the house in the next room over when the tree fell. I heard something and walked to the door. That is when the ceiling collapsed. My wife wanted to cut the tree down. I loved that tree, but I should have cut the damn thing down. We...