ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Shore Acres neighborhood in St. Petersburg was hit hard by flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Many homes remain empty, some were demolished, and others are in the process of being elevated.
What You Need To Know
- Shore Acres in St. Petersburg was heavily flooded by Hurricane Helene
- Florida’s Elevate program, which helps homeowners raise houses to avoid future flooding, closed after two months
- Over 10,000 applied, but less than 20% will receive assistance
- Residents like Arturo Finegold face financial challenges after being denied aid
Thousands of homeowners applied for the state’s Elevate Florida program, which provides funds to help raise houses and avoid future flooding…