Is was my panicking sister, not sure if we were alive or dead. “It was a day later when I was driving I was surprised when my almost useless phone rang. Then we staggered around like movie zombies, and saw another friend,” he said. We hiked it to where our house used to be, seeing friends along the way. Cars had floated into the road, wires lay across it. My 4WD truck could go no further than the Lani Kai. I went onto the island with Roger on day one, where we were cut off from the outside world. We lost our lovingly restored, historic beach cottage, and our lifetime of collections. “The violence and destruction is almost beyond comprehension. “I personally feel kind of detached from the loss,” Veach said. Times Square was almost completely wiped out by Hurricane Ian, photo by Nathan Mayberg Washington, “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else,” Mr. “While I am saddened over the personal loss of my home and business, I find inspiration in one of my favorite quotes by Booker T. The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s #WeAreFMB fundraising efforts are in progress at and The Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach is providing clothing and housewares to Fort Myers Beach residents outside 11050 Summerlin Square Drive. Hernstadt noted that several community organizations are working hard to help the FMB community in many ways. “This is a time for all of us to come together and support each other in any way we can,” Ms. “As a community we have all suffered, most tragically with the loss of life of our friends and neighbors,” said Jessica Hernstadt, wife to the town manager and a participant in several goodwill nonprofits in town. Hernstadt was distraught by his loss but stated he wished to focus on town recovery operations rather than speak on his own personal loss. Town of Fort Myers Beach Manager Roger Hernstadt’s home burned down. “You will be missed by all especially by us at the Library,” Fort Myers Beach Library Clerk Debby Heffner Ashby said.įort Myers Beach Councilman Bill Veach lost his home, one of four councilmembers left homeless from the savagery of the storm. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy as he tours the area impacted by Hurricane Ian on Wednesday, Oct. The outpouring of emotion for the loss of Pacyna was evident on Facebook, where numerous tributes flowed. “We can replace buildings but we can’t replace somebody as good as Mitch.” “We’re heartbroken by Mitch,” said Sea Gypsy Inn co-owner Scott Safford. Most of the dead range from their 50’s and into their 90’s.Īmong those who didn’t survive the hurricane was Fort Myers Beach resident Mitch Pacyna, who was as popular as anyone on the island and well-known for his extravagant Christmas decorations and for his sports lounge which he created in his garage. Some bodies have not yet been identified. Boats upon boats that were destroyed, were left on top of each other like ancient shipwrecks. Rubble lined the streets, the sidewalks, places where homes used to stand, and even blocked the middle of roads in some locations. Scores of homes and businesses were totaled on Fort Myers Beach, including most of Times Square – the town’s tourist destination. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool) 5, 2022, to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. Ron DeSantis, first lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden arrive at Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. From left, Florida's first lady Casey DeSantis, Gov.
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