The City of Tampa held a virtual town hall focused on recovery and rebuilding efforts following recent hurricanes that have impacted the region. Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer Whit Raymer opened the session by acknowledging the challenges faced by homeowners and businesses as they navigate their rebuilding options. The city aims to provide accurate information and resources to assist residents during this difficult time.

Raymer emphasized the importance of community engagement, noting that the city had polled residents for questions to be addressed during the meeting. However, he clarified that the panel would not be able to discuss specific insurance claims or damage assessments. Participants were encouraged to use the chat feature for any additional inquiries, which would be addressed towards the end of the session.

The panel included key figures such as JC Hutchinson, the chief building official for Tampa, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez, and Angie Odle, the mitigation manager from the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Hutchinson highlighted the significant damage sustained by properties in the community and reiterated the city's commitment to supporting recovery efforts.

The town hall aimed to provide clarity and guidance to residents as they begin the process of rebuilding, reinforcing the city's dedication to resilience in the face of natural disasters.