BRITISH storm survivors returned to their ravaged homes yesterday for the first time since two deadly hurricanes hit Florida.
Teresa Brach arrived back at her bungalow on Anna Maria Island fearing the worst after it had been predicted to take the full 135mph force of Hurricane Milton.
The beachside property on the Florida peninsula's west coast one of the most vulnerable regions - had already been hit two weeks ago by Hurricane Helene, which flooded much of the coastline.
Yesterday, we joined Teresa, 51, from Hove, East Sussex, as she ventured back to assess the damage for the first time.
After days of uncertainty, she was greeted by a scene of sheer destruction along her street.
But last night she was breathing a massive sigh of relief that her home was not torn apart. She admitted: "I feared the worst.
This story is from the October 13, 2024 edition of The Sunday Mirror.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the October 13, 2024 edition of The Sunday Mirror.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Baker on a roll for play-offs
BAKER MAYFIELD is determined to take advantage of the good luck that has handed Tampa Bay their shot at a play-off place tonight.
Vik swoop is no Gyo after Ruben's vow
MANCHESTER UNITED will not be signing Swedish hot-shot Viktor Gyokeres this month because of a promise made by Ruben Amorim when he left Sporting Lisbon for Old Trafford.
GIBBS ME MORE
Nuno tells England ace: You've got extra skills in your locker...so let's see them
Team Espirito are no one-season wonders
A major irritant to the big boys. And this time, potentially, not just as a flash in the pan. Yes, Nottingham Forest, I'm talking about you.
KYRGIOS KEEPS HEAT ON SINNER
NICK KYRGIOS has warned he is not going “to shut up” about Jannik Sinner’s failed drug tests in the build-up to the Australian Open.
BRONSON'S FINAL SHOT AT RELEASE
Hardest prisoner in parole hearing
War crime suspects in Britain
Genocide charges 30 years on
CALL THIS JUSTICE?
Sam Hallam spent more than seven years in jail for a murder he didn't commit yet he has not received any compensation
Police to help female officers in menopause
Call for forces to switch shifts for tired cops
I spent nearly a decade moaning about the state of the country...it's brilliant to finally be able to do something
HEALTH SEC: I CAN'T WAIT TO REFORM THE NHS
