Hurricanes Helene and Milton (Fall 2024 - April 2025)

• Fall 2024:
• Hurricanes Helene and Milton Strike: Treasure Island, Florida, experiences two significant hurricanes within a short period. Hurricane Helene's storm surge causes waist-high flooding, and Hurricane Milton strikes two weeks later, compounding the damage.
• Massive Debris Generation: The 1.54-square-mile Treasure Island generates over 128,000 cubic yards of debris (approximately 2 million kitchen trash bags).
• Waste Piles Up: Furniture, appliances, and personal belongings are dumped onto the streets of Treasure Island.
• Air Tag Deployment: Reporters from The Washington Post place Apple Air Tags on 10 discarded items from businesses and residences to track their j ...