Florida Construction News staff writer
More than 30 million cubic yards of debris, including 3.5 million cubic yards of construction and demolition waste, have been removed since the state initiated the City and County Debris Reporting Dashboard to track debris removal efforts.
An additional $7.8 million has been added to the Florida Disaster Fund for communities hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
“Florida sees disaster recovery through to the end, and thanks to our state’s good financial standing, we are able to help those who were devastated by hurricanes this year,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I’m pleased to make these awards today in our continued efforts to help Floridians get back to normalcy.”
The award includes $7 million to help Floridians repair and rebuild homes damaged by the storms. These awards are amplified by partnerships with companies like Home Depot and not-for-profits that perform muck and gut and repair operations on affected homes.
Following Hurricane Ian in 2022, over 1,250 homes were repaired, and over 51,000 volunteer hours were volunteered through similar housing repair awards.
