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Sewer Systems Overwhelmed by Helene in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG — The Minnicks returned to their North East Park home to find their gray floors covered in inches of water, tinged yellow. The smell was undeniable. No question, that’s sewage water,” said Craig Minnick, 54, assessing the damage in his daughter’s bedroom. They had...
Florida home sales now require flood disclosure
Florida just made it harder to hide flood damage from prospective homeowners.Why it matters: Hurricane Helene's record storm surge and widespread destruction laid bare Tampa Bay's vulnerability to flooding.Tens of thousands of homes across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties sustained damage from the storm.Zoom in: A new flood disclosure law takes effect Tuesday. It requires sellers to provide potential buyers with a form showing any insurance claims for flood damage and the federal assistance received for it.The form also informs potential buyers that most homeowners insurance policies don't cover flood damage and encourages them to consult with an insurance agent about...
Pinellas elections supervisor asks state for voting flexibility after Hurricane Helene
Pinellas’ elections supervisor is asking the state to grant her office greater flexibility in managing the upcoming elections as the county works to recover from the damage of Hurricane Helene. In a Saturday email to Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Division of Elections Director Maria Matthews, Pinellas Supervisor...
Bay area nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans needs help rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
RUSKIN, Fla. — My Warrior’s Place has been a saving grace for veterans, first responders and their families, helping them deal with post-traumatic stress disorder for over a decade. Now, the nonprofit is working to rebuild after a majority of their cottages were damaged by Hurricane Helene. “Nobody...
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