The Unexpected Flood: A Florida Complex's Struggle

In Clearwater, Florida, residents of The Standard at 2690 Apartments found themselves in a dire situation after Hurricane Milton struck. The property management company, Infinity BH, had initially advised tenants to make their own decisions about evacuating. However, when the storm hit, the complex flooded, leaving many tenants stranded and their homes damaged. Tenants like Jas McCoy and Kelvin Glenn faced panic as water rushed into their first-floor apartments. They had to wait hours for rescue by boat. The management company later barred tenants from returning, leaving them with nowhere to go. Many tenants felt betrayed, as they believed the complex was not in a mandatory evacuation zone. The property managers didn't offer much help, and some tenants had to rely on neighbors to board up their windows. Despite living in a low-lying area that had previously flooded, tenants weren't adequately warned or assisted. It's a harsh reminder that even if an area isn't designated as a mandatory evacuation zone, it doesn't guarantee safety.