❤️‍🩹 Florida Resources and Recovery After Milton

Check out what's happening in the Pasco and Tampa economies this week.

Author

Sean Bates
October 17, 2024

Hey there,

I hope you and your loved ones stayed safe during Hurricane Milton.

This week, we’re bringing you some resources to help if you are affected. We’re also sharing updates on Florida’s recovery and how real estate has been impacted after the event.

—Sean

❤️‍🩹 Storm Relief Resources

Hurricane Information

Recover & Rebuild

www.tampa.gov/emergency-management/hurricane-information

Where to get a helping hand: Post-hurricane resources for the Tampa Bay area

From free food and power access, to volunteer teams that can help restore your home, here’s a list of some hurricane relief efforts in the greater Tampa Bay region.

www.wusf.org/weather/2024-10-14/hurricane-milton-helene-resources-where-to-get-help-tampa-bay

Hurricane Milton recovery: Resources for residents across the Bay Area

The Tampa Bay Area is slowly recovering from Hurricane Milton and resources are available for residents impacted by the storm.

www.fox13news.com/news/hurricane-milton-recovery-resources-residents-across-bay-area

Feeding Tampa Bay has served 725,000+ meals since Hurricane Helene, and they need volunteers

Feeding Tampa Bay has already delivered an impressive 725,000 meals through its distribution sites in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The organization also provided 2,500 cooked meals to first responders, neighbors, and group homes in

thatssotampa.com/feeding-tampa-bay-volunteers

Sign Up to Volunteer for Post-Hurricane Relief

The City of Tampa is gathering a list of volunteers interested in supporting our community’s recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

www.tampa.gov/helptampa

💪 Why Hurricane Milton Won’t Slow Florida’s Real Estate Boom

Driving the news: Florida’s governor assured residents on Friday that Hurricane Milton has not dampened the demand for living on Florida's Gulf Coast, particularly in Pinellas County, despite the storm's damage.

Details: While Milton caused significant damage, especially around Siesta Key, previous hurricanes like Ian (2022) and Helene resulted in more substantial property damage.

After Ian, home sales in affected areas rebounded quickly, signaling that Florida's appeal remains strong, especially along its beaches.

Recovery efforts involve 50,000 linemen and 6,500 national guardsmen working to restore infrastructure and power, using advanced equipment for rescue and debris clearance.

Why it matters: Florida’s Gulf Coast remains a prime location for real estate despite the recurring threat of hurricanes. Demand for beachfront property continues to grow, driven by the area's beauty and lifestyle offerings.

The big picture: As extreme weather events become more frequent, recovery efforts in Florida have adapted to meet the scale of the damage.

Florida’s proactive preparation, including mobilizing more linemen than ever before, reflects how recovery strategies are evolving.

What’s next: As power restoration and clean-up efforts progress, attention will shift toward long-term recovery and rebuilding, especially in areas hit hardest by the storm.

The bottom line: While Hurricane Milton caused serious damage, it has not diminished the demand for Florida's coastal living.

Florida's resilience and proactive response continue to attract buyers to the region, reinforcing its appeal as a desirable location even in the face of natural disasters.

📰 Florida Recovery News:

That’s all for today, I hope you have an amazing week!

If there’s ever anything you need:

  • a custom market or home value report

  • a home services list for a reliable contractor or services professional

  • feedback or a professional opinion on a home project

Just let me know! We’re here to help with all your home needs.

Talk soon,

- Sean, and the Bello Home Team

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