Florida’s Recovery from Hurricanes Helene & Milton
In the Fall of 2024, Florida was hit with a one-two punch from Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, and Hurricane Milton, which struck on October 5, 2024, as a Category 5 with winds topping out at 180 mph. Both storms combined to cause significant damage from severe straight-line winds, multiple tornadoes, and widespread flooding throughout the state.
Helene’s Impact on FL by the Numbers
Strongest hurricane on record to strike Big Bend region of FL
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Deadliest hurricane to strike US mainland since Katrina in 2005
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140 mph winds
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$21.1 billion in damages
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1.3 million citizens lost power
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Strongest hurricane on record to strike Big Bend region of FL * Deadliest hurricane to strike US mainland since Katrina in 2005 * 140 mph winds * $21.1 billion in damages * 1.3 million citizens lost power *
As the storms dissipated, President Biden issued Major Disaster Declarations for both hurricanes and initiated the recovery and rebuilding process. SRP Partners is proud to provide critical support for the housing mission in partnership with local stakeholders and partners at the regional and national level. This support encompasses:
Securing building and temporary use permits from Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJs) throughout Florida by utilizing site inspection reports as well as haul and install (H&I) work orders
Researching permitting and licensure requirements to ensure compliance, identifying necessary permits/licenses, and compiling documentation to support permit applications
Collaborating with the Field Task Order Manager to prioritize permitting activities, providing progress reports, and expediting applications as needed
