As climate change makes hurricanes stronger and more intense, island communities like Longboat Key are particularly susceptible to catastrophic damage from hurricanes, leading to higher wind speeds and severe storm surges.
When Hurricane Milton hit, the Seabaugh family was in the dark—literally and figuratively—wondering if their home of eight years was still standing after the storm ravaged power and Wi-Fi.
The Seabaughs had already experienced the wrath of Hurricane Helene, which flooded their property with three feet of water, creating a daunting cycle of destruction as storms intensified.
Upon returning after the storm, the Seabaughs felt immense relief and gratitude when finding their cottages intact, realizing they had, in fact, gotten 'very lucky' during this crisis.
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