After Hurricane Milton hit the Twin City mobile home park near St. Petersburg, Florida, residents were left devastated by the mold, sewage, and decay that permeated the area. The park had already been struggling after Hurricane Helene, and many residents were forced to live in uninhabitable conditions or in tents on their plots.
The community is managed by Lakeshore Management, which residents accused of deceiving them about flood risks and demanding rent even when they couldn’t live there. Despite promises of assistance, many residents felt abandoned and overwhelmed by the damage caused by consecutive hurricanes.
The storm destroyed many trailer homes at Twin City, leaving residents to deal with mold-infested belongings and damaged infrastructure. Some, like Jesse Hancock and Ria Blaight, hoped that FEMA assistance would help cover the costs of rebuilding their homes.
Despite the challenges, residents like Ninda Menegias and James William Lawson Jr. expressed their determination to stay and rebuild, even as they struggled with health issues caused by mold exposure. The sense of community among the residents at Twin City kept them together during these difficult times, as they faced an uncertain future in the wake of the hurricanes.
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