Her previous home was one of the many houses in the Forest Hills neighborhood. The City of Tampa said those homes flooded due to a pump station failure nearby.

Substantial damage letters can now be requested, in-person, at Treasure Island City Hall. The city stopped mailing them out in December after public outcry.

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