As the one-year anniversaries of hurricanes Helene and Milton approach, many Pinellas County residents, homeowners and business owners are still recovering from the devastation.
In the storms’ aftermath, government officials and agencies at every level faced blame and complaints as permitting backlogs, staff shortages and unscrupulous contractors fueled widespread anger and anxiety.
But in recent months, the bureaucratic logjam has begun to ease, and progress is being made in delivering aid to those in need…