Questions continue to linger as some residents don’t receive ‘Elevate Florida’ benefits

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida homeowners are taking their safety to new heights after the 2024 storms, but some are still left waiting for a government-funded program to help them lift their properties.

After the hurricane, it was going to be hard to get rid of the house,” Dr. Susanti Chowdhury said. “So, we decided that the smart move would be to lift the house up.”

Construction is well underway to lift Dr. Chowdhury’s house by 12 feet, he’s owned the property since the turn of the century…

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