Hernando Beach residents salvage what they can from their homes following record-breaking storm surg

Nearly 17,000 people are without power in Hernando County as utility crews scramble to restore electricity in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

[@robertmanella528]

What did you expect, you live next to an ocean!! It's like people who live in California in the woods and wounder why their homes burned down!! I would hate to see your next insurance bills!! Bet BlackRock will not be able to sell all their junk way way,way over priced junk houses now!!!!

[@helenjones568]

The garage charred! Was it an electric car?! Those batteries do not do well with salt water! I hope it didn't ignite due to having an eletric car!

[@lisasmith9311]

Wonder why people don’t leave

[@johngranato2673]

Very sad. This, too, shall pass. Stay safe!