Gulfport looks ahead to new plan to prevent flooding as community still recovers from Helene

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene brought widespread flooding to Gulfport, many residents are still rebuilding their lives and homes. While some have returned, others are still displaced, facing ongoing repairs and fears of future storms.

Now the City of Gulfport is taking steps to address long-term flooding concerns. Officials are finalizing a Watershed Management Plan aimed at protecting low-lying areas and preventing similar flooding in the future.

Recovery has been long and hard for long-time resident, Martha Bass.

WATCH: Gulfport looks ahead to new plan to prevent flooding as community still recovers from Helene

The water came up and then it came up in the front door, Martha said.

Her home flooded during Hurricane Helene, and she still has not been able to move back in. She sa