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Franchesca Murrugarra

The aftermath of Hurricane Milton in the Weizers’ neighborhood near Midtown, where Workman stayed during the storm. Debris has been collected onto the curb (left), and an oak tree collapsed in the middle of the road can be seen in the distance (right).

Riding out the storm: A student’s experience through Hurricane Milton

By Franchesca Murrugarra | 1:08am

The week immediately following Hurricane Helene came with its own whirlwind of activity, with students rushing back to campus, settling in, checking new due dates, and watching as the news poured in by the hour, reporting the storm’s widespread devastation that crossed state lines. But when students just started to get back to normal, students at the University of Tampa's campus had to prepare for what looked like was going to be an even worse storm.

States in the Southeast region experienced a variety of damages following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. While the storms may have pass through more than a month ago, students at different universities are still dealing with the aftermath of the storms. This gallery features photos from Greenville, South Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida, that shows damages that each of these cities faced, while students are still naviagting getting back to normal.

Students are picking up the pieces after an intense hurricane season in the Southeast. Climate experts say it won’t be the last.

By Carter Ozburn , Franchesca Murrugarra , Walker Smith and Hayden Davis | 12:46am

Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating destruction to the Southeast during the 2024 hurricane season. Months later, students are still dealing with the aftermath of the hurricanes as they struggle to navigate the damage with other responsibilities. The Daily Gamecock collaborated with The Paladin and The Minaret to speak with students and climate experts across the Southeast region about the impacts the 2024 hurricane season and what it means for future tropical storms and hurricanes.

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