Hurricane Helene: Family Faces Long Road to Rebuild

Hurricane Helene's Devastation: One Family's Long Road to Recovery A Florida family is facing a lengthy rebuilding process after Hurricane Helene left their home uninhabitable. The storm caused over 49% damage to the home's value, forcing them to raise the house 12 feet to meet new flood codes. "We were not able to repair the house because you have to bring it up to date to the most recent flood codes," explains the homeowner, Beachgem10, in a recent video update. The family is currently living in a rental property while the extensive interior reconstruction takes place. The video shows the house raised on pilings, with the interior completely gutted. Beachgem10 states, "The whole inside needs to be rebuilt, and we haven't started that or permitting for that yet." Despite the challenges, the family remains hopeful, and their landlord is providing support. Their story highlights the long-term effects of hurricanes and the difficulties faced by homeowners in recovering from such disasters.