The fire chief in St. Pete Beach, Florida, has raised concerns about the structural integrity of buildings that were previously impacted by Hurricane Helene, as the area braces for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. The fire chief, Jim Kilpatrick, emphasized on Wednesday that the structures, already weakened by the previous storm, could be at risk of collapse due to the impending hurricane.
Kilpatrick highlighted the vulnerability of the structures that had been subjected to both water and wind damage during Hurricane Helene, stating, “My concern is that this next storm may cause collapse.” St. Pete Beach, located on a barrier island west of St. Petersburg, is particularly susceptible to the effects of severe weather events.
