Storm surge is the rise of water higher than tides, usually caused by hurricanes, and can cause catastrophic flooding.
In 2024, all storm surge fatalities from Hurricane Helene were in the Tampa Bay area; that’s why it’s essential to learn from the past and prepare for the future.
I sat down with the director of the National Hurricane Center, Michael Brennan, to talk about storm surge and what we learned from last year's storms.
Watch interview with NOAA's Michael Brennan
As sea levels continue to warm and rise, higher storm surges could be the new norm if impacted rapidly. Additionally, as we continue to recover and rebuild from last year's storms, it's important to understand and respect the power of water.
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“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.