Why the Florida Keys still need support, a year and a half after Hurricane Irma

The video discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys, highlighting the extensive damage and the ongoing rebuilding efforts. It addresses the challenges of affordable housing, the impact on the elderly and those on social security, and the role of tourism in recovery. Innovative solutions like using shipping containers for volunteer housing are explored, alongside efforts to restore the environment, particularly the mangroves. The video emphasizes the need for continued volunteer support and funding to rebuild homes and restore the ecosystem.

What was one of the major challenges faced by elderly residents in the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma?

• Loss of employment

• Increased healthcare costs

• Lack of transportation

• Destruction of their homes

What pre-existing issue in the Florida Keys was highlighted by the rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Irma?

• Inadequate healthcare services

• Affordable housing shortage

• Poor transportation infrastructure

• Lack of educational facilities

What is the Florida Keys Community Land Trust doing to help with the housing crisis?

• Offering financial aid to homeowners

• Providing free land to residents

• Constructing affordable rental homes

• Building luxury hotels

How did Hurricane Irma affect the perception of homelessness among those impacted?

• They thought they would be relocated to another state

• They believed they would receive permanent housing

• They considered themselves survivors, not homeless

• They felt they were temporarily displaced

What innovative solution is being used to accommodate volunteers in the Florida Keys?

• Shipping containers

• Luxury tents

• Mobile homes

• Converted buses

What is a significant challenge in balancing tourism and recovery efforts in the Florida Keys?

• Overcrowding of hotels

• Lack of tourist attractions

• Insufficient marketing for tourism

• Families still struggling while businesses reopen

What environmental issue is being addressed by the Conch Republic Marine Army?

• Coral reef restoration

• Mangrove debris cleanup

• Wildlife conservation

• Beach erosion control