Panama City Regulatory Office Ready and Resilient One year after Hurricane Michael Amanda Parker
Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida’s Panhandle October 2018, decimating and leveling the region with its hurricane-force winds and rain. It would be the first Category 5 storm to hit the United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Most of the staff experienced high levels of personal damage and loss. One employee had to relocate twice due to the impacts. There was severe damage to homes, and team members are still working with contractors to repair and replace what was lost.
Over one year later, Jacksonville District Panama City Permits Section employees are still picking up the pieces after the storm – both at work and at home.
Amid the chaos, the number one priority was employee safety and accountability. Within 24 hours, the office had 100 percent accountability – even
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