PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – According to WFLA, 40,910 homes were either damaged or destroyed by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Pinellas County authorities said 28,350 homes were damaged. To date, 16,803 homes have been significantly damaged, while 268 were completely totaled by Helene.
The number of homes that were completely destroyed by Milton doubles to 446, with damages numbered at 12,560. Recent data from the Pinellas County Damage Assessment report shows that 1,971 of those residential properties saw some significant wreckage.
Homes have not been the only buildings hit. Business also saw major impact, with 307 businesses significantly damaged by Milton, and 585 businesses left in ruins.
Damage assessments seem to be changing at this time. Our news team will continue to monitor incoming data and provide updates as they surface.
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