SARASOTA, Fla. — The water has finally receded in most communities hit hard by Tropical Storm Debby. For days, several Sarasota communities were underwater, causing unprecedented damage.

Now they’re left to deal with the damage it left behind.

What You Need To Know

  • Sarasota residents are returning to their homes after Tropical Storm Debby left storm damages behind

  • Community members are donating cleaning supplies and basic household goods in hopes that it will assist others in the cleanup

  • There’s a growing number of churches, local businesses and everyday citizens offering their help, along with government agencies

It may not seem like much. But to the people in one Sarasota community, donated cleaning supplies and basic household goods are the kind of help they’re hoping will assist them with this massive cleanup.

“I’m so happy that there’s still people out there willing to help in these tough times,” said resident Pablo Aballay.

Tough times are impacting Aballay’s family and every other family in the surrounding area.

That’s why Glenda from Dakin Dairy Farms is making stop after stop. She’s trying to help with a cleanup that seems impossible for people like Glenn Eberly, who just saw his home last night for the first time.

“They sent pictures, but it doesn’t give you the real. When you walk in and see it, it’s overwhelming. Pictures don’t do it justice. We knew it would be bad, but when we actually saw it, it was overwhelming,” Eberly said.

There’s a growing number of churches, local businesses and everyday citizens offering their help, along with government agencies.

Courtney Dakin and her employees at the at Dakin Dairy Farm are stepping in, collecting donations and delivering cleaning supplies to those hard-hit areas. Their farm is one of many places offering help to those impacted.