Still not recovered from Hurricanes Idalia and Debby, a fire took out a portion of Dock Street just last week before Hurricane Helene destroyed much of what was left of the coastal community.
The City of Gainesville has shared that there will be a curbside pick-up for yard waste affected by Hurricane Helene.
The hurricane has put parts of the city on pause until the water from high-level storm surge evaporates, according to Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast.
New rainfall amounts on Saturday could slow down cleanup work in the hardest-hit regions.
The city says that residents should prepare for the collection of plant debris starting Monday.
The aftermath in Gainesville shows just a small indication of the devastation Florida’s coastal communities are suffering.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is focused on restoring normalcy in the county after the effects of Hurricane Helene.
Emergency responders are on-site helping those affected including power outages, downed limbs, and debris removal.
The county shares on its Facebook page that roadways are underwater including US Hwy. 19 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave./NE 8th Ave. where airboat rescues are currently underway.
As response teams check the roads, ACEM says they may find more downed trees, lines, and other dangers.