PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Linda Marquardt rode out Hurricane Michael with her husband at their home in Mexico Beach. In one community, Panama City, most homes were still standing, but no property was left undamaged. The hurricane damaged hospitals and nursing homes in Panama City, and officials worked to evacuate hundreds of patients. Some fear the toll can only rise as rescue teams get around storm debris blocking roads and reach isolated areas. Nine people had to be rescued by helicopter from a bathroom of a home in hard-hit Panama City after their roof collapsed, Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald Hodges said.

Source: National Post October 12, 2018 08:25 UTC