TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Homeowners and renters in Jefferson County who suffered uninsured damage or loss from Hurricane Debby can now apply for FEMA disaster assistance, according to FEMA. The assistance may be able to help with “serious needs, displacement, temporary housing, basic home repair costs, loss of personal property, or other needs caused by […]
Veteran’s RV destroyed by Hurricane Debby A 70-year-old veteran returns home to collect his belongings after Hurricane Debby flipped his RV three weeks ago. Initial reports said one person was taken to the hospital, but the storm’s aftermath was just the beginning of Bryant Culpepper’s troubles. Cocoa, Florida. – A 70-year-old veteran returns home to […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – From drought relief to flood damage to ongoing groundwater concerns, Tropical Storm Debby’s massive rains have worsened Virginia’s outlook at the tail end of a particularly hot and dry summer. The remnants of the storm have led to a general improvement in drought conditions throughout Virginia, but groundwater levels are still […]
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – On Saturday, FEMA opened a disaster relief center in Manatee County to provide individual assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Debby. The center is operated out of the Lakewood Ranch Library. According to FEMA, Hurricane Debby victims can apply for assistance online or by phone, but many residents, especially seniors, feel […]
LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) – Lake City residents are asking county and state governments for help in dealing with floodwaters that swept into their neighborhood after Debby. On Tuesday, more than a week after the hurricane made landfall in north-central Florida, puddles about 10 feet deep formed, blocking homes along Quail Ridge Court. Two residents, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The southeastern part of Madison County is still affected by flooding from Hurricane Debby last week. On Monday, Congressman Neal Dunn wrote a letter to President Joe Biden requesting additional funding for two more counties, including Madison. This news came after the Biden administration declared a state of disaster for the […]
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Permits related to storm damage from Hurricane Debby are being expedited. Sarasota County officials told ABC7 that certain building permit fees have been temporarily suspended if the repair involves documented damage from Hurricane Debby. The temporary suspension of fees applies to permit applications submitted through Sept. 13. Fees have been temporarily […]
Cleanup after Storm Debby in Manatee County After Tropical Storm Debby damaged numerous homes, debris from the storm will be cleared away on Tuesday. MANATEE COUNTY, Florida. – Cleanup efforts after Tropical Storm Debby continue, and on Tuesday Manatee County will collect all of the storm debris left behind by residents. Waste management companies will […]
Press play above to watch FOX 13 News. SARASOTA, Florida. – It’s been nearly a week since Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in Tampa Bay, and in some Sarasota neighborhoods where homes are flooded, many residents are still left helpless. That’s why local and state agencies are now working together to help those in need […]
Animal shelter filled with lost pets after Debby Regina Gonzalez reports. PALMETTO, Florida. – It’s been a busy week for Jennifer Hume of the Manatee County Animal Welfare Association and her team as they have worked tirelessly to rescue pets who were separated from their families or adopted as strays following Tropical Storm Debby. “We […]
