The Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting applications for damage created by Hurricane Debby.
The Disaster Relief Fund is available to realtors, realtor boards/associations and staff whose primary residential home or real estate office sustained damages due to the storm. Business and individual damage applications will be accepted until Feb. 5. and should include:
- Color photos showing damage (digital preferred) and insurance summary page showing deductible and coverage information
- A written assessment from an insurance company and estimate to replace or repair damaged areas
- Qualifying repair receipts to date and any additional information which may assist with describing the disaster and subsequent damage.
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 61 counties in advance of the Category 1 hurricane while President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration, which authorizes federal assistance after the storm. Some areas of Florida, including Sarasota and Manatee counties, received more than 10 to 12 inches of rain. Kevin Guthrie, Florida’s director of emergency management, warned, “We expect to have several rivers and streams go into major flood stage.”
Those interested in helping disaster victims can donate to the Disaster Relief Fund online.
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