Since 2004, Brevard and Volusia counties bore the burnt of four hurricanes and tropical storms that resulted in severe regional flooding. But the past six months mild hurricanes have generated a ray of hope to the sea shore dwellers.
The mild weather conditions enabled administration to amass $52.6 million taxes.
Since 2005, the government has spent $38.6 million to rebuild the dunes and beaches in Brevard and $14 million to repair the shore in the New Smyrna Beach in Volusia. The funds were generated with the collaboration of the county, the state Department of Environmental Protection, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. Apart from this, the money has come from various federal, state and local taxes.
Ron Futch, deputy chief of the Volusia County Beach Patrol said that it definitely was a big help to have no storms coming through this year.
We can hope that after the monster hurricanes had shattered the seashore of Brevard and Volusia counties and derailed the economy the region, is now gradually coming on the track. The visitors will surely like to arrive here once again.
Via: orlandosentinel
