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Hurricane Helene Wipes Out Power Grid: Weeks Until Full Restoration in Pinellas
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy has announced that portions of the electric grid on the Pinellas County barrier islands will need to be rebuilt due to extensive damage. The utility company has been working tirelessly to restore power, but the severe damage caused by the storm has made the process more challenging.
FEMA disaster recovery centers open across Tampa Bay
LARGO, Fla. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center at Largo Public Library starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday to help residents affected by Hurricane Helene. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....
10 things to keep in mind if you plan on filing an insurance claim after Hurricane Helene
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In Florida, Hurricane Helene has caused more than $500 million in estimated property damage and part of 50,000 insurance claims made since the storm, according to state data. As the massive cleanup continues, both numbers are expected to rise in the coming days. Helene brought...
Hope in the midst of heartbreak: Treasure Island reopens to the public
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Tuesday, many streets, curbs and parking lots in Treasure Island were piled high with damaged items. The piles come as the tiny barrier island community spent days drying out from the feet of storm surge that swept in with Hurricane Helene. The city’s Police Chief...
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