Seeking info on Family and Port Charlotte Mobile Home Park

[Lindaloo]

I am so happy for you MaineMike!! What a sigh if relief for you.

[Miss Mary]

Here's a local story of former Cincinnati-area residents, who now own a home in Punta Gorda. They were in their home when Charley hit. And survived. I realize this probably isn't any relative members here are looking for but perhaps reading their names will help? Maybe they are neighbors of relatives/friends others are looking for.

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/0 ... y18a1.html

Mary

[HeatherAKC]

I'm seeking information on Fred Nicholson and Randy & Marvin Ahrens of Punta Gorda, all work at Tribeal Boats. They still have not been heard from. They are the brother and his co-workers of a dear friend of mine.

I've posted this here b/c you never know.......

Thanks!

[caribepr]

I finally got in touch with my Port Charlotte friends last night. All are fine, only one lost a roof, out of around 20 people I know there I consider that a miracle indeed as homes all around each of them were totalled. Billy says phone service is totally erratic, he didn't even know his worked until I called, so hopefully your friends are only experiencing the same thing.

[Rainband]

Hope you hear from your friend soon Heather. Glad to hear your friends are ok Caribepr

[caribepr]

Thanks Rainband Me too! Hope Heather does as well and lets us know.

[MaineMike]

Hi Folks! Here's an update from the Port Charlotte area. Phone service returned for some yesterday. My mom's trailer park has water but still no electricity. She reported 20 trucks in a row on Harborview Rd replacing poles. The heat is murder but there is hope the power will be back on by the end of the week. Some grocery stores have reopened but only selling dry and canned goods.

More news as I get it

Mike

[caribepr]

The guy someone mentioned that was living on a sailboat that hadn't been heard from is fine, here is his latest log installment I found today, yet another interesting perspective of Charley

http://www.geocities.com/bill_dietrich/ ... liaLog.txt

[HeatherAKC]

Yes, my friend found her brother and his friend doing well! She went over from Miami on Monday and found them just busy cleanning and helping neighbors. He should have contacted his family, that's for sure, but he's always been a bit of a drifter. Thanks for your concern. As a side, my friend took a small u-haul worth of supplies donated from our friends, neighbors and a local public school here in Miami for the residents. That went very well!

=)

[vbhoutex]

Great news Heather and so glad to hear of the supplies being taken in also.

[caribepr]

Good deal Heather! Sounds like we are batting 1000 as far as no injuries to people on the board and family and friends...schmazin'! Much to be thankful for.

[paulvogel]

In port Charlotte and punta Gorda Monday afternoon.
It was heartbreaking, i have lots of pix, my niece picked up some of her stuff.
This is off the front pages, but the misery goes on....