Florida teacher dies during Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene is gone, but it left a mark on the Tampa Bay area that will not be forgotten.

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[maurad]

When they say evacuate, you need to evacuate.

[patrickwhelan]

When they say storm surge, get out! I lived through Superstorm Sandy and high water is no joke especially at night.

[bakenumber]

My deepest condolences to Donna's family and friend's but what really got me was she was to retire this week. I'm truly sorry for her loss. May Donna R.I.P.

[MGSSAB]

This is why you evacuate when told so. Ignoring the evacuation orders leads to this. I feel so bad for that cat.

[LifeinUs]

The Love for our Animals ;has no bounds...

[KellyScaglione-ce]

This is so unbelievable I'm in shock so sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy to Indian rocks the most beautiful place in Florida . so so sorry my dears . 🎉

[Colleensue]

I’m so sorry my prayers are with you all. RIP

[maryjaneblues]

Im in Fl & makes me realize how truly blessed we where! We got strong wind & rain but no flooding in my immediate area..awful! Im so sorry!☹️❤

[pekaspi]

I'm am so sorry for all who have been so terribly impacted by Helene. My heartfelt prayers for you all for healing and strength. 😢❤️‍🩹🙏

[daleadoherty]

There's a reason they tell people to evacuate and BE SURE TO TAKE YOUR PETS with you. It's horrible that people lose their lives because they don't evacuate. Your personal belongings can be replaced.

[lorithompson]

They warned us that this storm would not be survivable because of the storm surge so why so many deaths?

[DavidBanner-bmec]

What a horrible shame rest in peace Miss Donna ❤

You can tell she was a real sweetheart by her happy smile in every picture!

When they say evacuate people got to start listening.

I've only been in Florida for about 5 1/2 years now but I was in the military stationed in Biloxi Mississippi (keesler Air Force base) when hurricane Katrina hit and ever since that I don't play with these storms.

Take the warnings serious people, you can replace a couch or a car or even a full house but not your life or your loved ones! 🖖

[momofschnauzers]

The power of water is astonishing and terrifying. When they issue evacuation warnings, it's for a very god reason. So very sad that this women paid the ultimate price.

[Meow-gvcq]

What a kind soul 😢 may she RIP, as a fellow cat owner, they are like your family. I pray for her loved ones, and I pray she and her cat are together in Heaven 🥺🙏🏼

[om-njhw]

So, how's the cat? Poor lady, she seemed so nice; shes with the angels now. If the cat survived, i hope its in a loving home.

[karenbretana]

I don’t understand why she didn’t take her cat when she left? So sad to hear this.

[arturoguerra]

Sorry for the loss of your friend Donna I always said teachers are always in our memories I can remember all my teachers I love them all just try to imagine all the students she taught within her lifetime she lives within all of them you are blessed to have her as a friend

[TheJazzyRedTalkShow]

Condolences to this Teacher family and her friends

[lenagrasso]

Very sorry, prayers for her family and her friend that tried to save her. 🙏🙏❤️

[nadinedaoud]

God bless Donna’s soul 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️ very sad 😢