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$2.5 billion in bills: Hurricane Michael budget proposals continue piling up ahead of session
As of Monday morning, more than 100 proposed projects seeking nearly $500 million were directed at recovery from the October hurricane in Northwest Florida.
$2.5 billion in bills: Hurricane Michael budget proposals continue piling up ahead of session As of Monday morning, more than 100 proposed projects seeking nearly $500 million were directed at recovery from the October hurricane in Northwest Florida. Check out this story on tallahassee.com: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2019/02/18/hurricane-budget-proposals-continue-piling-up/2907403002/
Jim Turner, News Service of Florida Published 2:07 p.m. ET Feb. 18, 2019 | Updated 2:10 p.m. ET Feb. 18, 2019
Hurricane Michael left devastation in it's wake in 2018. The state of Florida continues to rebuild after the storm made landfall in Mexico Beach. Tallahassee Democrat
TALLAHASSEE — Repairs to the Mexico Beach pier and Florida State University, after damage in Hurricane Michael, are among the latest storm-related proposals that House members hope to add to next year's state budget.
As of Monday morning, more than 100 proposed projects seeking nearly $500 million were directed at recovery from the October hurricane in Northwest Florida, along with other projects to bulk up facilities statewide against future storms.
The proposals are among the more than 1,300 budget bills already filed for the annual legislative session, which begins March 5. The bills collectively seek $2.5 billion for projects across the state.
Photos: The devastation of Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle
Much of a worksheet ended up in the pool of Janice Mikula's home in Panama City. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Michael Brown of Panama CIty describes what happened during Hurricane Michael. Part of his roof was removed and cars damaged by the storm. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
The Payless Shoe Source storefront in the Panama City Square shopping center was completely gutted by Hurricane Michael. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
A flattened business is completely unrecognizable along 23rd St. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Pedestrians walk and ride through a flooded parking lot in the Panama City Square shopping center in Panama City. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
A building in Panama City, FL containing a Papa Johns pizza is completely destroyed by Hurricane Michael. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
People stand in a flooded street in Panama City, FL Wednesday after Hurricane Michael. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
A bicyclist rides past a downed traffic light in Panama City, FL Wednesday after Hurricane Michael. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
The garden center of the Lowes on 23rd Street in Panama City FL was leveled by Hurricane Michael. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Michael Brown of Panama CIty describes what happened during Hurricane Michael. Part of his roof was removed and cars damaged by the storm. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
A medical helicopter in the wake of Hurricane Michael Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Children sit on the concrete slab that used to hold their porch in Panama City, FL. Hurricane Michael tore off the front porch along with much of the roof. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Sheila Dukes heads into what's left of her rental home in Panama City, FL Thursday. Hurricane Michael removed the front and back porches along with most of the roof. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Michael Brown of Panama City cleans up around his truck after Hurricane Michael dropped a tree on it. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY,
Sheila Dukes hugs her son Ezekiel, 8 as Quan Gloves mops up water from the floor of their rental house in Panama City, FL. Hurricane Michael tore the roof off, flooding the entire wooden structure. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Sheila Dukes stands in the ruined kitchen of her rental house in Panama City, FL. Hurricane Michael tore the roof off, flooding the entire wooden structure. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
A resident of the Forest Park neighborhood in Panama City walks through her neighborhood Thursday. Many of the streets are blocked by trees blown down by Hurricane Michael. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
A pickup truck sits in a flooded parking lot in the Panama City Square shopping center in Panama City. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Cyclists ride through a flooded parking lot in the Panama City Square shopping center in Panama City. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Sheila Dukes hugs her son Ezekiel, 8 as she stands in the ruined kitchen of her rental house in Panama City, FL. Hurricane Michael tore the roof off, flooding the entire wooden structure. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
A patient is loaded into a medical helicopter at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City. Patients are being transferred to other hospitals due to the hospital being on generator power. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 11: Kathy Coy stands among what is left of her home after Hurricane Michael destroyed it on October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. She said she was in the home when it was blown apart and is thankful to be alive. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
In this aerial view, storm damaged boats are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael on October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
Jim Hankins, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Panama City mops up water in his living room Thursday. Hurricane Michael tore off part of their roof, flooring the home. Hankins was once pastor at Parkway Baptist Church in Merritt Island. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
In this aerial view, a storm damaged church is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael on October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
The Slaughter family saves their merchandise from their antique store inside the collapsed 15th Street Flea Market in Panama City, Florida after Hurricane Michael on October 11, 2018. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Emily KASK / AFP) (Photo credit should read EMILY KASK/AFP/Getty Images) EMILY KASK, AFP/Getty Images
TOPSHOT - A man walks down the street after Hurricane Michael made landfall on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Michael slammed into the Florida coast on October 10 as the most powerful storm to hit the southern US state in more than a century as officials warned it could wreak "unimaginable devastation." Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Mexico Beach, a town about 20 miles (32kms) southeast of Panama City, around 1:00 pm Eastern time (1700 GMT), the National Hurricane Center said. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Cars are piled on top of each other after Hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Damaged homes are seen after Hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Jim Bob looks out on the destruction caused as Hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
The overhang of a gas station is toppled over in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael on October 11, 2018 in Inlet Beach, Florida. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Emily KASK / AFP) (Photo credit should read EMILY KASK/AFP/Getty Images) EMILY KASK, AFP/Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Members of the South Florida Search and Rescue team search for survivors in the destruction left after Hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Elizabeth Hanson (R) and her daughter, Emaly Hanson hug their neighbor Cindy Clark as they become emotional after dealing with their homes that were heavily damaged when Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
In this image made from video and provided by SevereStudios.com, damage from Hurricane Michael is seen in Mexico Beach, Fla. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Search-and-rescue teams fanned out across the Florida Panhandle to reach trapped people in Michael's wake Thursday as daylight yielded scenes of rows upon rows of houses smashed to pieces by the third-most powerful hurricane on record to hit the continental U.S. (SevereStudios.com via AP) AP
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: People walk along a street blocked by a building after Hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Elizabeth Hanson (R) and her daughter, become emotional as they look at their home that was heavily damaged when Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Debris is seen piled in the street after Hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: A Coast Guard helicopter passes over a damaged home and the foundation of where a home once stood (to the right) before it was blown away by Hurricane Michael as it passed through the area on October 11, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
A fallen tree is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Debris from homes destroyed by Hurricane Michael litters the ground on October 11, 2018, in Mexico Beach, Florida. The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Chris O'Meara-Pool/Getty Images) Pool, Getty Images
MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: Debris from Hurricane Michael fills a lot on October 11, 2018, in Mexico Beach, Florida. Hurricane Michael made landfall Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mph (250 kph) winds and a storm surge of 9 feet (2.7 meters). The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Chris O'Meara-Pool/Getty Images) Pool, Getty Images
Teresa Sheffield walks out of the remains of her second floor apartment in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 11: A roof over a boat storage building is collapsed following Hurricane Michael on October 11, 2018, in Panama City Beach, Florida. Hurricane Michael made landfall Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mph (250 kph) winds and a storm surge of 9 feet (2.7 meters). The hurricane hit the panhandle area with category 4 winds causing major damage. (Photo by Chris O'Meara-Pool/Getty Images) Pool, Getty Images
A man works though the remains of an apartment in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
Storm damage is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael October 11, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Residents of the Florida Panhandle woke to scenes of devastation Thursday after Michael tore a path through the coastal region as a powerful hurricane that killed at least two people. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
A view of Panama City from the St. Andrews apartment building, which suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Michael. Trevor Hughes, Trevor Hughes-USA TODAY NETWORK
Damage from Hurricane Michael is seen in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Andrew West, USA TODAY Network
Boats piled in the harbor at Panama City, which suffered heavy winds during Hurricane Michael. Trevor Hughes, Trevor Hughes-USA TODAY NETWORK
Guests of the Country Inn and Suites work to turn off a gas leak after the building was heavily damaged Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Andrew West, USA TODAY Network
On Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 branches rest on a car in Tallahassee as a part of the damage from Hurricane Michael. Alicia Devine/Democrat, Alicia Devine/Democrat
Trees and power lines blanket the streets of Tallahassee in a look at the aftermath of Hurricane Michael on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Alicia Devine/Democrat, Alicia Devine/Democrat
On Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 the Leesburg Electric Line Crew work to restore power in Tallahassee after Hurricane Michael rips through the panhandle. Alicia Devine/Democrat, Alicia Devine/Democrat
Traffic is denied access to Interstate 10 West at exit 147 in Gadsden County, Fla. Oct. 11, 2018. Downed trees and power lines from Hurricane Michael are preventing non-essential travel to Panama City using 10 West. Portions of 10 West are closed for 80 miles. KINFAY MOROTI, USA TODAY NETWORK
Panama City resident Albert Singleton picks his way down a derby-strewn sidewalk his way back to the house that he and his cousin shared in Panama City. Hurricane Michael tore off the roof and front porch. Oct. 11, 2018; Denver, CO USA; xxx Mandatory credit: Trevor Hughes-USA TODAY NETWORK Trevor Hughes, Trevor Hughes-USA TODAY NETWORK
Hurricane Michael damaged several homes on Dog Island in Franklin County, Florida. (Picture date: 10/11/18). KINFAY MOROTI/THE NEWS-PRESS
Hurricane Michael damaged several homes on Alligator Point in Franklin County, Florida. (Picture date: 10/11/18). KINFAY MOROTI/THE NEWS-PRESS
Aerial photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Michael on St Theresa Beach. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
In St. Marks, Fla. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 St. Marks Seafood employees work to remove the river sludge that blankets the ground after Hurricane Michael tears through the panhandle. Alicia Devine/Democrat, Alicia Devine/Democrat
The Shell Point Fish Club in St. Marks, Fla. is left mangled by Hurricane Michael on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Alicia Devine/Democrat, Alicia Devine/Democrat
Aerial photos of the roadway destroyed by Hurricane Michael on St Theresa Beach. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
A home is destroyed from Hurricane Michael Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Mexico Beach, Fla. Hurricane Michael made landfall Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mph (250 kph) winds and a storm surge of 9 feet (2.7 meters). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara, AP
People walk through downed trees in a heavily damaged neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
Port St. Joe Lodge No. 111 lay in ruins after Hurricane Michael made landfall, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in Port St. Joe, Fla. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) Douglas R. Clifford, AP
Brian Bon inspects damages in the Panama City downtown area after Hurricane Michael made landfall in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods before continuing its march inland. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald via AP) Pedro Portal, AP
Dorian Carter looks under furniture for a missing cat after several trees fell on their home during Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
Homes washed away by Hurricane Michael are shown in this aerial photo Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Mexico Beach, Fla. Michael made landfall Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mph (250 kph) winds and a storm surge of 9 feet (2.7 meters). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara, AP
Haley Nelson inspects damages to her family properties in the Panama City, Fla., spring field area after Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida's Panhandle on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods before continuing its march inland. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald via AP) Pedro Portal, AP
Debris from Hurricane Michael fills a lot Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Mexico Beach, Fla. Hurricane Michael made landfall Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mph (250 kph) winds and a storm surge of 9 feet (2.7 meters). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara, AP
Homes are left swept off their foundations from the effects of Hurricane Michael, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Mexico Beach, Fla. Michael made landfall Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mph (250 kph) winds and a storm surge of 9 feet (2.7 meters). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara, AP
Rep. Jayer Williamson, R-Pace, proposed about $85 million in storm-related requests during the past week. That included requesting $21 million for Panama City municipal operations (HB 4349), $6.25 million for road repairs and traffic safety in Bay County (HB 4359) and $8.5 million to repair the city of Mexico Beach pier (HB 4453).
Hurricane Michael, a Category 4, storm, made landfall with peak winds of 155 mph at Mexico Beach on Oct. 10. As of Feb. 8, the state Office of Insurance Regulation reported that more than 144,000 claims had been filed from the storm, with nearly $5.6 billion in estimated insured losses.
Rep. Jay Trumbull, a Panama City Republican who is up to $387 million in proposals tied to the storm recovery, has recently asked for $1.73 million for hurricane-related repairs at Florida State University (HB 3887) and $54.9 million over the next two years to cover employment impacts in Bay County district schools (HB 3109 and HB 3111). The Florida State University money would go to work at the school's Panama City campus and at its main Tallahassee campus, according to backup material submitted to the House.
Recap: 2018 Atlantic hurricane season in pictures
Subtropical Storm Alberto brought a lot of rain -- on Memorial Day weekend. Hurricane season officially started June 1, but Alberto kicked things off a little early. Here's a look back at the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season storms -- and their impact on Florida and beyond. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Subtropical Storm Alberto forms. CONTRIBUTED BY NOAA
The "spaghetti" track for Alberto. NOAA
Beryl USA TODAY NETWORK
A graphic shows the expected track of Tropical Storm Beryl as of 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7. NHC / NOAA
A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the locations of Tropical Storm Beryl and Tropical Storm Chris at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 8. NHC / NOAA
The 8 p.m. track Friday night of Alberto. NOAA
Tropical Storm Chris became a hurricane by 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Chris spinning off the U.S. East Coast on Monday, July 9, 2018. NOAA
Tropical Storm Chris: Wind speed possibilities as of July 9, 2018, from the National Hurricane Center NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Projected path of Tropical Storm Chris. TCPalm
Before Hurricane Florence made landfall, there were estimates that it could cause over $100 billion in damage, which would make it among the most costly hurricanes in history. It was a Category 4 hurricane when these estimates reached their peaks. As the storm came ashore, it was quickly downgraded to Category 1. Despite epic rainfall, […] NOAA
Projected path of Subtropical Storm Debby as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
North Atlantic showing Subtropical Storm Debby Aug. 7, 2018. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY NOAA
Projected path of Tropical Storm Ernesto as of 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
A mailbox on Oyster Creek Street in Swan Quarter, N.C., sits partially submerged as heavy rain and wind increases with Hurricane Florence moving closer to the coastline Sept. 13, 2018. USA TODAY NETWORK
Infrared imagery of Hurricane Florence as it approaches the Carolinas. NOAA
This is the 2 p.m. Sept. 13, 2018, weather advisory for Hurricane Florence. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the position and forecast track of Hurricane Florence as of 11 a.m. Sunday, September 9. NHC / NOAA
Side-by-side comparison of Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence NOAA
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Arizona Task Force 1 was deployed to Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, after Hurricane Florence. Courtesy of Phoenix Fire Department
Flood waters from Hurricane Florence over take a dwelling in the Carolina's. Three men from southeast New Mexico were there helping with relief efforts. Steven Moreno
Taylor James paddles a boat in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Florence in front of Trinity United Methodist Church near the Crabtree Swamp on Sept. 26, 2018 in Conway, S.C. SEAN RAYFORD, Getty Images
A home is inundated by floodwaters caused by Hurricane Florence near the Crabtree Swamp on Sept. 26, 2018 in Conway, S.C. SEAN RAYFORD, Getty Images
This dam in Marlboro County blew out during Hurricane Florence. It is one of about a dozen dams that broke after the storm soaked South Carolina, flooding many communities in the Pee Dee region. Sammy Fretwell/The State
In this Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 photo, a truck travels through flood waters from the Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw N.C., a week after Hurricane Florence. Ken Blevins, The Star-News via AP
A dog was stranded on a porch, unable to navigate the flood waters. PETA
The 4 a.m. Sept. 4, 2018, weather advisory shows Tropical Storm Gordon heading for the northern Gulf Coast. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the position and forecast track of Tropical Storm Gordon at 11 p.m. on Monday, September 3 NHC / NOAA
Rain band associated with Tropical Storm Gordon will lash Brevard County Monday. NWS
At 8:30 a.m. Sept. 3, 2018, Tropical Storm Gordon was 20 miles west of Key Largo. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Water floods underneath beach area 21A bathrooms as Tropical Storm Gordon leaves Pensacola on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Strong winds continue to blow at Casino Beach as Tropical Storm Gordon leaves Pensacola on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
A vehicle with a high suspension makes its way through the flood water under Graffiti Bridge as Tropical Storm Gordon leaves Pensacola on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
A large tree is toppled in the Brownsville area as Tropical Storm Gordon exits the Gulf Coast on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. Tony Giberson/tgiberson@pnj.com
This big limb fell onto a trailer in West Pensacola killing a child as Tropical Storm Gordon moved through the area on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. Tony Giberson/tgiberson@pnj.com
The International Space Station shared a time-lapsed video of Tropical Storm Gordon as it churned over the northern Gulf of Mexico Sept. 5, 2018. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY NASA
Tropical Storm Gordon 7 a.m. Sept. 5, 2018, PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY NOAA
A handout photo of a satellite image made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows Tropical Storm Gordon making landfall on the border of the US states Alabama and Mississippi on 4 September 2018 (issued 5 September 2018). EPA-EFE
This image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Florence, third from right, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, as it threatens the U.S. East Coast. At right is Hurricane Helene, and second from right is Tropical Storm Isaac. (NOAA via AP) AP
Hurricane Helene 5 a.m. Sept. 13, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Hurricane Helene 6 a.m. Sept. 10, 2018 TCPALM
A satellite image shows Hurricane Helene churning over the Atlantic Ocean in 2006. Hurricanes have grown more intense in recent years, though their overall number has declined. HO, AFP/Getty Images
Hurricane Isaac 11 a.m. Sept. 10, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Hurricane Isaac projected paths 11 a.m. Sept. 10, 2018. TCPALM
Tropical Storm Joyce 11 a.m. Sept. 14, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Projected path of Tropical Storm Kirk as of 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Tropical Storm Kirk 6 a.m. Sept. 28, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NOAA
Tropical Storm Kirk forecast models 6 a.m. Sept. 28, 2018 TCPALM
Tropical Storm Kirk 11 a.m. Sept. 27, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
The remnants of Tropical Storm Kirk have a 50 percent chance of redeveloping as of 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Hurricane Leslie 8 a.m. Oct. 13, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NOAA
Hurricane Leslie 8 a.m. Oct. 13, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Hurricane Leslie 5 a.m. Oct. 4, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
FILE - This Oct. 12, 2018 aerial file photo shows devastation from Hurricane Michael at Mexico Beach, Fla. Gerald Herbert, AP
Oct. 13, 2018, Port St. Joe, FL, USA; Dave Russell stands under a large hole in the ceiling of his Port St. Joe home caused by Hurricane Michael. Russell decided to ride out the storm in his home and took shelter in the bathroom wearing a motorcycle helmet. Patrick Dove, Treasure Coast News-USA TODAY NETWORK
A destroyed civil engineering building on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., was among 1,165 environmental assets evaluated by an environmental recovery assistance team Nov. 5 – 9, 2018. The team's assessment of the environmental impact of Hurricane Michael on Tyndall AFB is helping recovery and rebuilding efforts at the base. Courtesy photo/ U.S. Air Force
One of the many trees down near the Florida River in Liberty County. Mark Hinson/Tallahassee Democrat
Don and Marsha Borgeson returned to Mexico City, Fla. where Hurricane Michael destroyed their home. Submitted
Becky Daniel reacts to seeing her Beacon Hill home next to Mexico City, Fla. The area was ground zero for Hurricane Michael. Andrew West/The News-Press
Destroyed vehicles from Hurricane Michael on Beacon Hill Fl. A day after the Category 4 storm made landfall. Beacon Hill is the next community over from Mexico Beach. Andrew West/The News-Press
Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle (Photo: Getty Images)
Parts of the roof of the Country Inn and Suites hotel in Panama City were deposited on cars in the parking lot and the lots next door. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Roof debris covers vehicles at Country Inn and Suites in Panama City as Hurricane Michael passes overhead. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Angelo Maldonado and his friends walk through the flooded parking lot of Country Inn and Suites hotel in Panama City Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
A woman walks through a flooded hotel parking lot in Panama City, FL Wednesday after Hurricane Michael. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Water pours into the Country Inn and Suites in Panama City Wednesday after Hurricane Michael removed part of the roof. L Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Post-Tropical Low Michael 5 a.m. Oct. 12, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Tropical Storm Michael 3 p.m. Oct. 11, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NOAA
Tropical Storm Michael 6 a.m. Oct. 11, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NOAA
Damaged boats and a truck are seen in a marina after Hurricane Michael October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Michael slammed into the Florida coast on October 10 as the most powerful storm to hit the southern US state in more than a century as officials warned it could wreak "unimaginable devastation." Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Mexico Beach, a town about 20 miles (32kms) southeast of Panama City, around 1:00 pm Eastern time (1700 GMT), the National Hurricane Center said. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
Tropical Storm Nadine 11 a.m. Oct. 12, 2018 GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
Tropical Storm Nadine. National Hurricane Center
Tropical Storm Nadine 11 a.m. Oct. 9, 2018. GRAPHIC CONTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the position and forecast track of Tropical Storm Oscar on Sunday, Oct. 28 NHC / NOAA
INTERACTIVE TOUR: Follow Hurricane Michael's arc of ruin that laid waste to our communities
Along with sustaining damage to buildings, the Bay County school district has shuttered three schools because of a sharp decline in students as vast areas of housing remain uninhabitable. The hope is that the schools would reopen when the population returns.
Trumbull had earlier pitched $10.8 million for stormwater repairs in Mexico Beach (HB 3853) and $25 million for beach recovery work in Mexico Beach (HB 2359).
The House projects are separate from proposals such as a bill (SB 376) by Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, to designate $50 million a year from the state's Land Acquisition Trust Fund to help with Hurricane Michael recovery.
Also, Rep. Brad Drake, R-Eucheeanna, has proposed a measure (HB 191) to create the Northwest Florida Rural Inland Affected Counties Recovery Fund, which would receive a portion of money from the state's share of the BP settlement related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Meanwhile, the board of Triumph Gulf Coast --- a legislatively created organization that oversees three-quarters of the BP settlement money --- is expected next week to finalize the creation of a $15 million Triumph Gulf Coast Hurricane Michael Recovery Fund, which will be available for bridge loans, property-tax assistance and other relief for local governments in Bay, Franklin, Gulf and Wakulla counties.
House members, unlike in the Senate, are required to file individual bills to try to get money for projects. The bills will be considered as lawmakers work on a budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, which starts July 1.
Photos: Hurricane Michael approaches the Panhandle
Waves crash over the end of the Panama City Beach Pier as Hurricane Michael approaches. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK (Via OlyDrop) Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK
Quietwater Beach sees flooding as Hurricane Michael approaches on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Robert Moodyham jumps on railing as wave gets near in Pensacola Beach as Hurricane Michael approaches on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Pensacola Beach before Hurricane Michael arrives on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Alligator Point begins to see the intensity Hurricane Michael holds on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Michelle Polland
Waves crash on the beach in Alabama ahead of Hurricane Michael on Wednesday morning. CRAIG LUNN/Special to The Sun
Waves hitting pier as Hurricane Michael arrives in Pensacola on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Wave after wave rolls in as Hurricane Michael arrives in Pensacola on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Bill Wimett, left, and John Welch get a little fishing in at the St. Andrew Marina before Hurricane Michael smashes into the coast. Kirsten Fiscus/USA TODAY Network
Bill Wimett, left, and John Welch get a little fishing in at the St. Andrew Marina before Hurricane Michael smashes into the coast. Kirsten Fiscus/Advertiser
A boat runs aground at Quietwater Beach on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Conditions at Quietwater Beach as Hurricane Michael approaches on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
A boat aground at Quietwater Beach on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com
Among the non-storm bills that have been filed in recent days was a $3.5 million request by Rep. Kristin Jacobs, D-Coconut Creek, for Parkland recovery projects tied to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (HB 4581).
The school was the scene of a mass shooting a year ago in which 17 people were killed and 17 others were injured.
Among the largest non-hurricane-related requests are $45 million for a Sumter County jail expansion (HB 2949) by Rep. Brett Hage, R-Oxford, and a $38.1 million for utility and infrastructure improvements at the University of Florida (HB 2637) by Rep. Chuck Clemons, R-Newberry.
Hurricane Michael: Dangerous water
A man walks in the street of his heavily damaged neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
This photo shows a McDonald's restaurant damaged after Hurricane Michael went through the area in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle with terrifying winds of 155 mph Wednesday, splintering homes and submerging neighborhoods before continuing its march inland. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald via AP) Pedro Portal, AP
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: People walk past damaged stores after hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: People look on at a damaged store after Hurricane Michael passed through on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. Michael made landfall at Mexico Beach today a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, the most powerful storm ever to hit the Florida Panhandle. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Damaged boats and cars are seen in a marina after Hurricane Michael October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Michael slammed into the Florida coast on October 10 as the most powerful storm to hit the southern US state in more than a century as officials warned it could wreak "unimaginable devastation." Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Mexico Beach, a town about 20 miles (32kms) southeast of Panama City, around 1:00 pm Eastern time (1700 GMT), the National Hurricane Center said. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
Storm damage is seen after Hurricane Michael October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. - Michael slammed into the Florida coast on October 10 as the most powerful storm to hit the southern US state in more than a century as officials warned it could wreak "unimaginable devastation." Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Mexico Beach, a town about 20 miles (32kms) southeast of Panama City, around 1:00 pm Eastern time (1700 GMT), the National Hurricane Center said. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
Storm damage is seen after Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida on October 10, 2018. - Michael slammed into the Florida coast on October 10 as the most powerful storm to hit the southern US state in more than a century as officials warned it could wreak "unimaginable devastation." Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Mexico Beach, a town about 20 miles (32kms) southeast of Panama City, around 1:00 pm Eastern time (1700 GMT), the National Hurricane Center said. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: Mike Hays walks past damaged stores after hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Damage done by Hurricane Michael on Wednesday. Michael Braun/USA TODAY Network-FLORIDA
Hurricane Michael formed off the coast of Cuba carrying major Category 4 landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Surge in the Big Bend area, along with catastrophic winds at 155mph. Port St. Joe Lodge number 111, at right, lay in ruins on Reid Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Port St. Joe, Fla., after Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle. (Douglas R. Clifford/The Tampa Bay Times via AP) Douglas R. Clifford, AP
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: Broken awnings are seen after hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Hurricane Michael formed off the coast of Cuba carrying major Category 4 landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Surge in the Big Bend area, along with catastrophic winds at 155mph. Storm surge floods 20th St in Port St. Joe, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, after Hurricane Michael makes landfall in the Florida Panhandle. (Douglas R. Clifford/The Tampa Bay Times via AP) Douglas R. Clifford, AP
Hurricane Michael formed off the coast of Cuba carrying major Category 4 landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Surge in the Big Bend area, along with catastrophic winds at 155mph. The First Baptist Church of Port St Joe, Fla., was significantly damaged and water remains on the street near the church on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, after Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle (Douglas R. Clifford/The Tampa Bay Times via AP) Douglas R. Clifford, AP
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: Debris is seen after hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, speaks during a briefing on Hurricane Michael in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018. In the days before Hurricane Michael made landfall, Gillum blanketed the national airwaves, sounding much like the man he wants to replace, Gov. Rick Scott, who constantly urged residents to seek shelter and take the massive storm seriously. (AP Photo/Gary Fineout) Gary Fineout, AP
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: Trees lay on the top of a home after hurricane Michael passed through the area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: A McDonald's sign is seen laying on the ground after it was knocked down hy hurricane Michael as it passed through the area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: An American flag flies from a broken flag pole after hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: Boats that were docked are seen in a pile of rubble after hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
PANAMA CITY, FL - OCTOBER 10: Downed powerlines are seen after hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area on October 10, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The hurricane hit the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Waves crash over the end of the Panama City Beach Pier as Hurricane Michael approaches. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
A spectator watches waves crash over the end of the Panama City Beach Pier as Hurricane Michael approaches. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY
Storm surge from Hurricane Michael push into the smaller waterways around Panama City Beach putting small docks underwater. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
The State Capitol as Hurricane Michael arrives in Tallahassee, FL. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
Sandbags, boards and a prayer request guard the front of South Iron Customs motorcycle shop on Panama City Beach. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
Kevin Futch, an employee at the Aloft Hotel tosses furniture into the pool at daybreak as Hurricane Michael approaches on October 10, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. The hurricane is forecast to hit the Florida Panhandle at a possible category 4 storm. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images) Mark Wallheiser, Getty Images
A bicyclist braves the rain as Hurricane Michael approaches Panama City, FL Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
News crews in Tallahassee reporting on the status of the storm and await the arrival of Hurricane Michael in Tallahassee, FL. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
Bob Harper of Panama City Beach takes pictures of the surf at the Panama City Beach Pier as Hurricane Michael approaches. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
A television crew stands in water from St. Andrews Bay pushed inland by Hurricane Michael. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
Palm fronds bend in the wind as Hurricane Michael approaches. Mandatory Credit: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY, FLORIDA TODAY-USA TODAY NETWORK
Heavy surf from the approaching Hurricane Michael pounds the fishing pier on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. (Devon Ravine/Northwest Florida Daily News via AP) Devon Ravine, AP
Krystal Day, of Homosassa, Fla., leads a sandbag assembly line at the Old Port Cove restaurant Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Ozello, Fla. Employees were hoping to protect the restaurant as Hurricane Michael continues to churn in the Gulf of Mexico heading for the Florida panhandle. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Chris O'Meara, AP
Hurricane Michael approaches Panama City Beach on Wednesday 10/10/2018. Andrew West/The News-Press
Carl Roby prepares to ride out Hurricane Michael on his fishing boat at a marina in Panama City, Fl, on Wednesday 10/10/2018. Andrew West/The News-Press
Mike Paprocki finishes up tying his fishing boat at a marina in Panama City, Fl on Wednesday 10/9/2018. He was preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Michael. Andrew West/The News-Press
The St. Marks River overflows into the city of St. Marks, Fla., ahead of Hurricane Michael, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The hurricane center says Michael will be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington) Brendan Farrington, AP
People photograph the surf from encroaching Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall today, in Panama City Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The hurricane center says Michael will be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
John Welch fishes ahead of Hurricane Michael on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at the St. Andrews Marina in Panama City, Fla. (Patti Blake/News Herald via AP) Patti Blake, AP
Jayden Morgan, 11, evacuates his home as water starts to flood his neighborhood in St. Marks, Fla, ahead of Hurricane Michael. Gaining fury with every passing hour, Hurricane Michael closed in Wednesday on the Florida Panhandle with potentially catastrophic winds of 150 mph, the most powerful storm on record ever to menace the stretch of fishing towns, military bases and spring-break beaches. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington) Brendan Farrington, AP
This infrared satellite image made available by NOAA shows Hurricane Michael approaching the Florida panhandle on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 at 11:40 a.m. EDT. (NOAA via AP) AP
National Hurricane Center director Ken Graham, left, gestures while updating viewers on the status of Hurricane Michael as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration public affairs officer Dennis Feltgen holds the camera during a Facebook Live update, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at the Hurricane Center in Miami. Hurricane Michael will weaken once its core hits land and stops drawing strength from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Wilfredo Lee, AP
Tallahassee residents take shelter at the Leon High School Gym as Hurricane Michael approaches the Florida Coast. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
Residents head the warning and evacuate as Huricane Michael aproaches Tallahassee, FL. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
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JOHN SHANNON is like thousands of dads up and down the country glowing with pride watching his lad play football.
However, unlike anyone else in this country, John is 101 years old and his soccer-mad boy, John 'Junior', is 75.
Our national sport is peppered with the names of famous father and son double acts: Clough, Lampard, Bruce, Redknapp, Schmeichel and Ince to name just a few.
But none have lasted anywhere near as long as this unsung dynasty that epitomises the passion for football at the very bottom which can match anything at the top.
It is why the FA chose this year to honour John Sr as one of their 'heroes' at grass-roots level.
It brings to light the enduring commitment of both men and the heartwarming boyish enjoyment in 'young' John's face when he takes to the pitch for his country.
It is a cold, blustery day at St George's Park.
We are in the modern base camp for England's first-team superstars to see the veterans take on Wales in the 'Dermot Gallagher' Trophy.
John Shannon Sr takes his place on a plastic seat, opens up a pre-packed sandwich and settles down.
He is a colourful chap; born in Barking in 1916, the year of the Battle of the Somme in World War I.
He spent three years behind enemy lines for British Intelligence in Belgium in WW2, helped found the tiny country's navy and worked as a headteacher.
At one point he decided that a young, hopeful sportsman called Bobby Moore would not be the right fit for his school and so declined his application.
His son is one of two players wearing No 3 for England inside the vast hall this afternoon. The game has moved indoors to protect old bones from the wintry weather.
'Junior' is one of the senior members in a squad with an average age of 67.
When asked about his proudest moment watching his boy play over the years, John Sr replied: "Seeing him make his England debut, of course.
John Sr (below) continued: "I packed up playing football fairly young but he carried on. I never imagined seeing him play for the veteran side, of course.
"In his early days it was always cross-country running.
"My wife and I spent many hours in the freezing cold waiting for him to appear and then just run by.
"Sooner or later he'll hurt himself and pack up. I don't want him to pack up — it would be very sensible if he did, of course, and maybe take up refereeing.
"But for his age he is quite exceptional. I sometimes look at him and think he must be a bit stupid at 75, rushing after a ball. Perhaps I haven't done too well as a father because I haven't been able to stop him.
"Then I think to myself that I was playing tennis very hard at 75.
"I'd still be playing now if some idiot hadn't given me the wrong medicine. I guess we have good genes.
The two squads line up like it is a World Cup final; the appetite to play the equal of those English and Welshmen who faced off at Euro 2016.
This could politely be referred to as the 'Old Firm' derby.
From a 12-inch square speaker both anthems echo around the arena, men stand to attention and sing along.
Former Premier League ref Dermot Gallagher is the man in the middle of this fascinating spectacle played on the same ultra-modern surface used by the England first team preparing for major tournaments.
The FA wanted to salute the Shannons for the way both defy age and distance to embrace soccer.
Dad lives in Harrogate while son John is in Cambridge, a retired design engineer still playing three or four times a week whether five, six or 11- a-side for his team, Ridgeons.
John Sr said: "I don't really know why I got this award. You tend to get things just for being 101. When you get very old people give you things for doing very little.
"I don't stand on the touchline any more. We take a fold-up seat with a fleece, a blanket and my coat.
The pace of these men has clearly slowed with age but there is a youthful industrial vocabulary to prove the minds are still fully engaged.
The result is a 1-1 draw after Wales took the lead.
Anybody with a genuine feel for football could not watch these old warriors give their all and not be touched.
But is it hard for John Jr — five years off 80 — having dad still on the touchline watching? Does he ever shout during games?
"I couldn't hear it anyway," Jr admitted.