How Hurricane Helene and Milton Affected Pinellas County Homes
Helene and Milton hit Pinellas County in different ways, yet the damage patterns told a familiar story about where local homes are most vulnerable. The storms showed that failure rarely comes from one issue alone, because once a roof, opening, or drainage path gives way, the rest of the house can follow quickly. In barrier island communities like Redington Beach, repairs after a storm are rarely simple cosmetic fixes, because the original damage often points to a larg