Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction in Southeast: "Never expected to be 77 years old and go through this" - CBS News
Hurricane Isaias caused significant destruction across the Southeast, resulting in fatalities and widespread power outages. Simultaneously, the West Coast faced severe weather from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, including flooding and high surf.
Why it matters
The dual-coast severe weather events highlight the increasing frequency and impact of extreme climate-related disasters on infrastructure and public safety.
Hurricane Isaias left behind a trail of destruction from Florida's Gulf Coast to the Carolinas over the weekend after slamming onto shore near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm. The storm made landfall on Friday night and roared through the Southeast. At least two people were killed in Florida and two were killed in Alabama. Some of the most violent wind gusts from the hurricane were recorded 15 miles away from the coast, in Milton, Florida. The wind there took down a massive tree, which fell on top of a house. Phyllis Hennebery said she was in her room lying down when the tree fell. "I never expected to be 77 years old and go through this," she said, showing CBS News destruction from the fallen tree in the ceiling above her.The hurricane shredded roofs off apartments and tore away walls that once enclosed bedrooms.
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