Families are facing unsanitary and uncomfortable conditions living in their homes post Ian. Signs of struggle, both big and small, are everywhere.
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fl. — The reality of storm recovery is hard to describe. Seeing the damage on television and social media may be striking, but living it is an emotional and traumatizing journey.
In many cases across North Port and Port Charlotte, there are seven, eight, and sometimes more than 10, people living in one house without a working toilet. The smell leaves no doubt. Signs of struggle, both big and small, are everywhere. We saw a man who tied his vehicle to his house in hopes of keeping it from floating away.
Yet, there is also a building sense of hopefulness. People are helping strangers, opening their homes, lending their boats, clothes, and money.“I'm just cruisin’ through the neighborhood to see if there's anybody I can help. Anything I can do for anybody at this point, because I think everybody needs that right now,” said Quave.
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