ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In Florida, Hurricane Helene has caused more than $500 million in estimated property damage and part of 50,000 insurance claims made since the storm, according to state data.
As the massive cleanup continues, both numbers are expected to rise in the coming days.
Helene brought widespread devastation along the Gulf Coast, sending feet of water and sand into homes and businesses. Since most of the damage was caused by storm surge, those claims would be made through your flood insurer, property insurance only covers damages caused by high wind or other factors…