The Walmart in Lynn Haven, Fla., had lines out the door on Sunday.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times PANAMA CITY, Fla. — With much of the area struck by Hurricane Michael without power or running water, residents here are adjusting to a new feature of daily life: the line.
In the Florida heat, food is spoiling quickly, so residents clamor for ice.
In the days since the storm hit on Oct. 10, The New York Times talked to some of the people waiting in the many lines now scattered throughout the region.
We have no power or water and I have to stock up at least every other day.
We need to keep food preserved.” Shawn Perry, Southport, Fla. At a Salvation Army distribution center in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Sunday, hot meals, water, snacks and pet food were among the essentials available to hurricane victims.
I don’t have the means to buy food right now for them, so knowing that they have it here takes a little stress off me.” Anita Boykin, Lynn Haven, Fla. Traffic on Sunday was backed up for miles on Route 98 heading out of Panama City.
Bedel Saget/The New York Times “We’re heading to Panama City Beach to get gas.
Bedel Saget/The New York Times “Most of the time, storms pass us in this region.
Chang W. Lee/The New York Times “We’re here today to get a few supplies.