Hurricane Recovery

With government help exhausted, private groups take action to help thousands of victims nearly 18 months later.

Some residents say it has been difficult to get assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

State Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie credited lessons from hurricanes Irma in 2017, Michael in 2018 and Ian and Nicole in 2022 for helping speed the recovery after Idalia.

After months of cleaning up, Volusia County residents are still recovering after Category 1 Hurricane Nicole struck one year ago today.

They will discuss funneling money toward the My Safe Florida Home Program to help homeowners impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

Churches and nonprofits find some are reluctant to report problems or seek assistance.

The estimated cost of long-term disaster recovery after Hurricane Ian is $2.5 billion. The latest installment of federal funds gives Florida counties less than half of that.

The drones will allow them to evaluate damage in areas that are inaccessible after a storm.

A new data analysis shows that population is surging on Florida’s barrier islands despite rising seas and worsening storms. Florida politics and policies continue to champion the growth.

Nearly every building on the barrier island in Southwest Florida was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian's 15-foot storm surge. It's left the town with almost a clean slate for redevelopment.

Living in a disaster zone. That remains the reality for some people in Matlacha and on the south end of Pine Island, nearly six months after Hurricane Ian caused massive damage. The stress is taking a toll on some people, while many on the island focus on rebuilding.

It will address a range of topics, including election crimes and hurricane recovery.