Hurricane Michael hits Florida
Kathy Coy stands amid what's left of her home in Panama City, Florida, after Hurricane Michael destroyed it, October 11, 2018. She said she was in the home when it was blown apart and is thankful to be alive.
Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on October 10 as a Category 4 storm, the most powerful to hit the area on record.
St. Marks, Florida
A resident of St. Marks, Florida, rescues a cooler out of the floodwaters from Hurricane Michael near his home on October 10, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Drone footage shows widespread damage from Hurricane Michael at Mexico Beach, Florida. The Category 4 storm made landfall there on October 10, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
A bedroom of a destroyed house is pictured following Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Search and rescue crews walk past damage caused by Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018. The head of FEMA said Mexico Beach was "probably ground zero" for the Category 4 hurricane.
Panama City, Florida
Gavin Conklin, 17, gathers water bottles from a neighbor's refrigerator after Hurricane Michael destroyed the home in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Alligator Point, Florida
A truck drives along a road that has been washed out as Hurricane Michael comes ashore in Alligator Point, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City Beach, Florida
A downed tree and power lines block a road during Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Michael made landfall at Mexico Beach as Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, the most powerful storm ever to hit the Florida Panhandle.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Rescue personnel perform a search in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Aerial footage shows the damage to Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael slammed into the town on October 10, 2018. The head of FEMA said Mexico Beach was "probably ground zero" for the Category 4 hurricane.
Panama City, Florida
People cut away a tree that fell on a vehicle in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
First responders and residents walk through debris on a street in Mexico Beach, Florida, following Hurricane Michael, October 11, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
An aerial view shows debris strewn over streets after Hurricane Michael blew through Mexico Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018 in this still image taken from drone video obtained from social media.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Drone footage shows widespread damage from Hurricane Michael at Mexico Beach, Florida. The Category 4 storm made landfall there on October 10, 2018.
Tyndall Air Force Base
An aircraft hangar damaged by Hurricane Michael is seen at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, October 11, 2018.
"Our base took a beating," Col. Brian S. Laidlaw, Commander 325th Fighter Wing, wrote in a letter to personnel. "Tyndall Air Force Base requires extensive cleanup and repairs."
Mexico Beach, Florida
An American flag flies amid rubble left in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
People walk through downed trees in a heavily damaged neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
People walk past an apartment destroyed by Hurricane Michael on October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Drone footage shows widespread damage from Hurricane Michael at Mexico Beach, Florida. The Category 4 storm made landfall there on October 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
A trash can and debris are blown down a street by Hurricane Michael on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, in Panama City, Fla. The hurricane made landfall on the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm.
Panama City, Florida
Trees lay on the top of a home in Panama City, Florida, after Hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 10, 2018. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm.
Panama City Beach, Florida
A man inspects a building damaged by Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
A damaged condo building is seen after Hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area of Panama City, Florida, on October 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
A house damaged by Hurricane Michael is seen in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
James Prescott surveys the damage as the remnants of Hurricane Michael move through Panama City, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018. He was visiting a friend and was not able to leave the street due to downed trees.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Aerial footage of houses completely destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane, which struck October 10, 2018, was the strongest on record to hit the Florida Panhandle.
Alligator Point, Florida
Waves crash on stilt houses along the shore due to Hurricane Michael at Alligator Point in Franklin County, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Eye of the storm
The eye of Hurricane Michael as seen from the International Space Station shortly before making landfall on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Kaylee O'Brian weeps inside her home after several trees fell on it during Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
The burned-out remnants of homes in Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael slammed into the town on October 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Carol Ralph walks through downed trees blocking her heavily damaged neighborhood just after Hurricane Michael passed through in Panama City, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Buildings damaged by Hurricane Michael are seen in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
A bar that has been demolished is pictured following Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
People look at the damage to a store in Panama City, Florida, after Hurricane Michael passed through on October 10, 2018. Michael made landfall at Mexico Beach as a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, the most powerful storm ever to hit the Florida Panhandle.
Callaway, Florida
A transmission tower damaged by Hurricane Michael is seen in Callaway, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Buildings damaged by Hurricane Michael are seen in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Parker, Florida
Carlos Pamias inspects the damage caused by Hurricane Michael at his home in Parker, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
A store's windows were shattered as Hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area of Panama City, Florida, on October 10, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Aerial footage shows damaged and destroyed homes in Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael slammed into the town on October 10, 2018. It was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Florida Panhandle.
Callaway, Florida
A Waffle House damaged by Hurricane Michael is seen in Callaway, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City Beach, Florida
A roof over a boat storage building collapsed after Hurricane Michael smashed into Florida's northwest coast in Panama City Beach, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Making landfall
A satellite image shows Hurricane Michael as it was making landfall in the Florida Panhandle at 1:37 p.m. ET on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Buildings damaged by Hurricane Michael are seen in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Aerial footage shows rows of damaged and destroyed homes lining the beach in Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael slammed into the town on October 10, 2018. It was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Florida Panhandle.
Tyndall Air Force Base
Damage caused by Hurricane Michael is seen at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Palm trees blow in the winds from Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph.
Shell Point Beach, Florida
The storm surge from Hurricane Michael pushes into the homes four hours prior to high tide on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, in the Florida Panhandle community of Shell Point Beach, Fla.
Panama City, Florida
Megan Williams, left, and roommate Kaylee O'Brian take belongings from their destroyed home after several trees fell on the house during Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Emergency crews work to clear a street of debris left by Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach, Florida, October 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Amanda Logsdon begins the process of trying to clean up her home after the roof was blown off by Hurricane Michael, October 11, 2018, in Panama City, Florida.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Aerial footage shows the damage to Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael slammed into the town on October 10, 2018. The head of FEMA said Mexico Beach was "probably ground zero" for the Category 4 hurricane.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Wind and rain from Hurricane Michael slammed into Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
St. Marks, Florida
The Cooter Stew Cafe sits amid floodwaters in the town of St. Marks, Florida, as Hurricane Michael pushes the storm surge up the Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers on October 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Boats that were docked are seen in a pile of rubble after Hurricane Michael passed through Panama City, Florida, as a Category 4 storm on October 10, 2018.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Emily Hindle lies on the floor at an evacuation shelter set up at Rutherford High School, in Panama City, Fla., in advance of Hurricane Michael, which made landfall on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Debris is strewn next to a mobile home destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Joyce Fox, center, stands in front of her heavily damaged home in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
People walk past a home destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida, October 11, 2018.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Palm trees are seen during Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Crawfordville, Florida
An American flag battered by Hurricane Michael continues to fly in the in the rose-colored light of sunset at Shell Point Beach on October 10, 2018 in Crawfordville, Florida.T
Panama City, Florida
Dorian Carter looks under furniture for a missing cat after several trees fell on their home during Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Shell Point Beach, Florida
The storm surge and waves from Hurricane Michael batter the beachfront homes on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, in the Florida Panhandle community of Shell Point Beach, Fla.
Panama City Beach, Florida
A McDonald's sign damaged by Hurricane Michael is pictured in Panama City Beach, Florida, October 10, 2018.
Crawfordville, Florida
A large tree is shown toppled onto cars and boats that had been moved to higher ground to avoid damage from Hurricane Michael on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, in Crawfordville, Fla.
Michael made landfall at Mexico Beach as Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, the most powerful storm ever to hit the Florida Panhandle.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Joseph Howat clears a damaged fence by Hurricane Michael at his business in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Mexico Beach, Florida
Aerial footage shows the damage to Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael slammed into the town on October 10, 2018. The head of FEMA said Mexico Beach was "probably ground zero" for the Category 4 hurricane.
Panama City, Florida
Debris is blown down a street by Hurricane Michael on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, in Panama City, Fla. The hurricane made landfall on the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Joseph Howat clears a damaged fence by Hurricane Michael at his business in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Damage at a hotel in Panama City, Fla., as Hurricane Michael slammed into the Panhandle on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
White House meeting
President Trump talks about Hurricane Michael next to maps and projections on the storm during a meeting with FEMA and Homeland Security officials in the Oval Office on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
People wait for breakfast at a shelter in Panama City, Fla., as Hurricane Michael approached on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Pets are seen in cages at a shelter in Panama City, Fla., as Hurricane Michael approached on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Panama City, Florida
Trees blow sideways as Hurricane Michael hits Panama City, Fla., on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018.
Columbia, South Carolina
A fallen tree smashed through the roof of a house as remnants of Hurricane Michael passed through Columbia, South Carolina, October 11, 2018.
Columbia, South Carolina
Hector Benthall, right, gets a hug from his neighbor Keito Jordan after remnants of Hurricane Michael sent a tree crashing into Benthall's home on October 11, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. Jordan was the first responder to the incident that sent at least one person to the hospital.
Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael is seen churning in the Gulf of Mexico in this satellite image from 8:27 a.m. ET on Oct. 10, 2018, a few hours before it made landfall.
Panama City, Florida
An American flag flies from a broken flag pole after Hurricane Michael passed through on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida.