The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association says changes to regulations allowing roofers to perform wind mitigation will speed recovery efforts and ease insurance burdens
Industry experts and trade groups, such as the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, are urging Florida regulators to allow roofing contractors to install hurricane straps during reroofing.
After Hurricane Milton, businesses face cleanup and rebuilding. Following OSHA safety guidelines is crucial to protect workers from hazards like floods, downed power lines, and debris.
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm; roofing crews are preparing for increased demand. Three million were affected by power outages, with heavy rains triggering widespread flooding.
Roofing contractors are performing triage after Hurricane Helene devasted large swaths of the U.S. Southeast; Floridians are girding for Hurricane Milton.