PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — From residents rebuilding their homes themselves to professionals hired to do the job, a lot of lessons learned from last year's hurricanes are being put into play this year.

What You Need To Know • More than 46,000 Pinellas County homes damaged in 2024 storms, according to officials with the county • Last year's storm season provided lessons for many aspects of recovery • Contractors more than doubled the amount of hurricane impact windows installed this year compared to last year • One homeowner marks progress with impact window installation

More than one year since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, homeowner Linda Zolper continues to rebuild. Thursday was a sign of progress with the delivery of more than 40 impact windows that crews started installing.

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