New pilot program aims to repair Polk County homes after disasters

LAKELAND, Fla. — Just off of East Main Street, George and Diane Flood have seen their fair share of storms over the last 30 years.

“Charley — that’s the only time that we really had it so bad that we had to use the insurance, but the other times it’s been just tree limbs or something like,” Diane said.

That was until Hurricane Milton caused significant damage to their roof and ceiling. Diane says their insurance company denied their claim due to the age of the roof. The couple eventually had to take matters into their own hands — which they said was no easy feat…

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