Florida Secures $1 Billion FEMA Aid for Milton

After Hurricane Helene, residents in Sun Retreats Dunedin, Florida, are still struggling without heat despite having their power restored. Deb Leary, a resident, remains optimistic despite relying on a space heater during near-freezing temperatures. The hurricane caused widespread damage, leading to a backlog of service calls for local air conditioning companies. Meanwhile, in Western North Carolina, recovery efforts from the hurricane continue with over $1.8 million distributed to nonprofits by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. North Carolina is utilizing federal grants to study drone pre-placement for future storms, and Governor Josh Stein announced executive orders to aid recovery, emphasizing the continued impact of Helene across affected regions. Florida secured $1 billion in public assistance from FEMA to assist in recovery from Hurricane Milton.