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Helene has caused over $2 billion in local damage

Pinellas County officials extended a local state of emergency for seven days Tuesday morning as the area slowly recovers from what Administrator Barry Burton called the worst storm in a century.

Commissioners unanimously approved the measure amid an initial residential damage assessment topping $2 billion. Burton said “we currently know” of nine deaths in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, and the number of storm-related fatalities could increase in the coming days.

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How to avoid becoming a post-storm scam victim

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on the Tampa Bay area, local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant against potential scams targeting storm victims. 

The Pinellas County Consumer Protection office has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines to help homeowners avoid falling prey to fraudulent contractors and other post-disaster schemes. As residents begin the arduous process of rebuilding, Consumer Protection officials warn of several common tactics employed by unscrupulous individuals, including ...

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