Wreckage traps Suwannee woman following Hurricane Helene

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com MaryLynn Blackley, a Suwannee County resident of 10 years, found herself trapped in her home after Hurricane Helene swept through the area on Thursday, Sept. 26, leaving her unable to exit due to extensive storm damage. For days, Blackley, who is 60 years old and has limited mobility following a stroke, endured mounting fear as debris blocked her doorway, preventing her from leaving the house. "I called everyone I could think of," Blackley said, recounting her struggle to reach out for assistance. "I contacted the economic bureau, emergency services, and every number on my disaster chart. But I was starting to feel desperate." Although s