Leslie and Frank Hall had just rebuilt their home on the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Idalia in 2023 when they watched in horror as Hurricane Helene — a monster of a storm — barreled into their coastal community last September and wiped out their house and business.

It was a staggering one-two punch for the couple and thousands of other Taylor County residents, who had just gotten back on their feet from Idalia.

Making matters worse, Helene — which destroyed hundreds of homes and caused more than $50 million of damage in Taylor County — came nearly two months after Hurricane Debbie plowed into Florida’s Big Bend last August causing extensive flooding and days-long power outages. Idalia also hit Taylor County in August 2023, causing nearly $100 million in damage.

Now, Leslie Hall is no

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