As people across Tampa Bay are preparing for storms this weekend, residents of Shore Acres, a neighborhood in St. Pete, are reminded of the damage flood waters can do. Following Hurricane Idalia, dozens of homes were destroyed as several feet of flood waters entered into homes. Many are still recovering and weighing their options for how to avoid a repeat scenario. "We ended up having about six inches of water throughout the entire house," Meghan Martin, a Shore Acres resident, said. "So we lost our appliances, cabinets, a lot of furniture, and possessions. We also had to tear out about four feet of drywall..." Martin has lived in Shore Acres for seven years and Idalia was the second storm that brought flood waters into her home. For the past few months, her family of six and her cats have been living in a one-bedroom condo while her home is repaired from flood damage. "About 110 days," Martin said. "Not that I'm counting" This weekend, her family is finally moving back into their home. Next, they'll begin the process of elevating the house 10 feet off the ground. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/shore-acres-home-elevation-flooding-prevention-insurance-premiums/67-a7da09f4-c1ba-463c-9ed2-c6bcced99a38 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay