Category: Tampa

Hurricane Helene: A Century’s Worst Storm Hits Tampa Bay – How You Can Help Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, recently tore through the Tampa Bay area, leaving behind unprecedented destruction. It is the worst hurricane to hit the region in over a century, devastating barrier island communities like Madeira Beach and Treasure Island. The storm caused massive flooding, destroyed homes, and left many families without basic needs. As of Sunday, more than 19,000 homes in Pinellas County alone have been reported as damaged​(WUSF )​(Bay News 9). The effects of the storm didn’t stop at Florida's borders; Helene's destructive path continued into northern states such as Georgia and the Carolinas. While communities begin the lengthy process of rebuilding, recovery efforts are now in full... Read more