I'm no specialist, but I'll give my two cents. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong or a better approach is available
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Yes, even galvanized steel will eventually rust when directly in contact with the ground and it was accelerated by the salty air from the coastal region. It also rusts faster in high humidity air/soil. Even after sealing the roof, it will rust again from capillary humidity from the soil if laid directly against it
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Concrete or rock footing around 10-20cm above ground level is what I usually see, make sure the water drains and it isn't pooling between footing and post. Those stirrups are usually galvanized steel, but if your post is already galvanized steel, I guess it wouldn't make sense in your case
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Based on the first image, if you were to use a concrete footing above ground, you might even be able to salvage this post, as the two screw holes look unrusted on the picture, and they seem to be around the level you'd need to cut. You might need to grind down the area and look on the inside to confirm it. If it is, you won't even need new brackets
Otherwise, yes, a local shop will probably have some 90° brackets and bolts too. Keep in mind to accommodate the requirements for hurricane/flood/frost if your region is prone to it


