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10TampaBay has reached out to FEMA about the issue, and it directed us to the State. The newly launched program is covering up to 75% of costs for home elevation, wind mitigation, rebuilding, and even voluntary ... After a year of questions about delays in a state program meant to help flood-prone homeowners rebuild, there may finally be ... Flooded families, denied funding — and silence from the state. Where did The program aims to help raise homes above flood risk, but thousands of people who had hoped for the funding are now going ... Nearly a year after the 2024 hurricanes, some families still trying to rebuild say a program meant to help them recover has stalled.

Federal approvals and funding remain on hold, which prevents construction from starting on home elevation projects. 'It's confusing': Mounting concerns about A groundbreaking technology could get shooters behind bars a lot faster in Volusia County. A state program designed to help homeowners raise flood-prone homes is facing questions as some Tampa Bay residents say ... The program is designed to protect homes by decreasing the damage caused by natural disasters, such as hurricanes and flood ... In neighborhoods battered by frequent storms and flooding, in the future staying put safely may require living higher. Home lifting ...

Multiple historical buildings in Pinellas County sustained serious damage during last year's storms. Rebuilding has been ... When Hurricane Helene hit, it wasn't the first, second or even third flood event the home that was purchased by Melanie Cook and ... Hundreds of homeowners across the Tampa Bay area are looking to new leadership in Washington and hoping it could break the ...