Installation of a new seawall continues at The Aruba Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A home gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stands untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A worker removes broken concrete in front of the Sand Castle Motel in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A home gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stands untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storm that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Installation of a new seawall continues at The Aruba Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Wilbur-By-The-Sea homeowner Ken Meister in front of the new seawall being installed at his house on A-1-A, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Homes gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stand untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A home gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stands untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Installation of a new seawall continues at Sanibel Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Beachgoers watch as installation of a new seawall continues at Sanibel Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Installation of a new seawall continues at Sunglow Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Installation of a new seawall continues at The Aruba Condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Wilbur-By-The-Sea homeowner Ken Meister inspects his gutted house as a new seawall is installed at his house on A-1-A, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole impacted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Debris still remains at the Pirates Cove hotel at the Dunlawton Beach ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Workers remove broken concrete in front of the Sand Castle Motel in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A home gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stands untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Installation of a new seawall continues at Sunglow Resort in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Debris still remains at the Pirates Cove hotel at the Dunlawton Beach ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Homes gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stand untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Homes gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stand untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Homes gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stand untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The damaged deck at the Beach Quarters Daytona hotel in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The damaged deck at the Sand Castle Motel in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Installation of a new seawall continues at Curran Shores South in Daytona Beach Shores, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A home gutted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022 stands untouched one year later, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Wilbur-By-the-Sea, just north of Toronita Avenue Beach Park. The southern Volusia coastline was heavily impacted by the storms that caused nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Wilbur-By-The-Sea homeowner Ken Meister talks about the new seawall being installed at his house on A-1-A, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Wilbur-By-The-Sea homeowner Ken Meister inspects the new seawall being installed at his house on A-1-A, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Wilbur-By-The-Sea homeowner Ken Meister in front of the new seawall being installed at his house on A-1-A, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, one year after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole gutted the Volusia coastline, causing nearly a half-billion dollars in damage to oceanfront properties. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)