Keep Out: A Response to Disaster
Unfortunately, the distress of Floridians did not simply end after the passing of Hurricane Michael. The category 4 hurricane brought destruction upon public buildings, important services, and the homes of many civilians. Basic needs, such as eclean water and electricity, became unavailable. Looters entered the area in an attempt to capitalize on the misfortune of Panama City natives. The aftermath even resulted in multiple shootings.
Much of the everyday writing after the hurricane is a response to the tragedy of the storm and an attempt to mitigate any more possible danger. The creators of this everyday writing were facing an immediate threat, and they likely wanteds to protect any more lives from being lost. This need to protect one's community cannot be held back by a lack of available resources. Many of these desperate texts found in Panama City were made from scattered building materials and spray paint. These artifacts reflect a resourceful solution to an urgent need to prevent a wounded community from even more disaster.