Frustration mounts in Cocoa Beach over FEMA response following tornado [Video]

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – More than a week after a tornado touched down, frustration is growing among Cocoa Beach residents as they struggle to rebuild their homes and businesses with limited help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Cocoa Beach Mayor Keith Capizzi is among those facing significant repair costs. He said FEMA offered him $750 in aid, but he estimates his damages at around $70,000.

Capizzi has decided to pay for the repairs himself, citing the hassle of paperwork and the long wait for potential funding. However, he worries about those who may not have the means to cover their costs.

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“A week after Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida, the roads are cleared of debris, blue tarps cover roofs, and windows are boarded up. Cleanup is underway, but many fear federal funding won’t be enough to help residents recover,” Capizzi said.

“Probably the amount you would get is not worth my …