Drone footage shows extensive damage in Florida after hurricane Helene hits barrier islands
Pinellas County in west central coast of Florida pushes through extensive cleanup as Helene leaves beaches devastated. Video credit: Pinellas County
Pinellas barrier islands survey Helene’s ‘catastrophic’ damage
For a moment, the couple on the beach tried to enjoy the view in front of them: An orange sun slipping into the Gulf of Mexico, the
Access to Florida's barrier islands remains closed after Helene
Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast, making landfall late Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm, bringing with 140 mph winds, torrential rain and a record storm surge before moving inland across Georgia and the Carolinas. Helene made landfall near Perry, Fla., on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm.
Florida Island Starts Long Clean-up After Hurricane Helene
Michael Ward -- who has lived on Treasure Island, off Florida's Gulf coast, for 33 years -- decided to ride out Hurricane Helene despite an order to evacuate. It was a decision he quickly regretted.
Hurricane Helene Shuts Down Florida Bridges and Islands as Record Surge Hits Clearwater Beach
Pinellas County authorities closed access to barrier islands ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall and resulting flooding.
Access to Pinellas County Barrier Islands closed for Hurricane Helene, deputies say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is set to shut down access to the Barrier Islands at 6 p.m. Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Helene, the agency said in a news release. The following islands will be closed to residents and visitors until further notice, according to deputies:
Drone video takes to sky to show Florida community's devastation from Hurricane Helene's winds
Footage by drone pilot Greg Lovett shows boats thrown into buildings, docks smashed, roofs destroyed in Steinhatchee, Florida.
Drone footage shows aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Florida
Drone footage shows the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the Florida town of Longboat Key:: Sarasota County Government:: 29, 2024:: Longboat Key, Florida:: Local residents evacuated as the storm approached and were allowed to return on SundayAccording to local media,
Live: Water service restored to some barrier islands; gas leaks delay Longboat reopening
With some barrier islands inaccessible and thousands of homes damaged by Hurricane Helene, thousands are recovering in ...
Florida barrier islands experience storm surge with 'insurmountable' impacts
FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime reports from Davis Island, where more than 3 feet of storm surge swept over the ...
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Pinellas reopens access to barrier islands to some
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Pinellas County officials reopened access to beaches and barrier islands to residents, business ...
Post-Helene updates: death toll rises, barrier islands reopen, flood barrier fails
The Tampa Bay death toll from Hurricane Helene rose to at least 11 on Saturday, with nine Pinellas deaths and two in Hillsborough. Barrier island reopened in Pinellas and residents continued to be ...