Tuesday, September 14th, 2004 — Medical and mental health officials say they see clear signs of the stress, particularly in this Gulf Coast town hit hard by Hurricane Charley on Aug. 13.
Ivan, which on Monday morning was a Category 5 storm packing 160 mph winds, was tracking farther west and could hit the Florida Panhandle later this week. Even so, this town could be brushed again with high winds and rain. Even if this area is spared the brunt of the storm, fear and fatigue are already in place. (Related item: Track the storm)