FloridaCommerce is encouraging owners of businesses affected by the so-called “nameless storm” to report their losses. The tool for doing so is the Business Damage Assessment Survey.
Downpours in late October and early November dumped more than 2 feet (about 60 cm) of rain on parts of Florida’s east coast. Water flooded roads and neighborhoods from the Space Coast and Treasure Coast to the south of the state, and in many places businesses were forced to halt operations.
The survey covers 14 counties: Brevard, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Seminole, St. Lucie and Volusia. FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) launched it on Nov. 6.
The survey asks for specific estimates of losses. To fill it out, go to FloridaDisaster.biz and select “2026 Fall Flooding” from the drop-down list. Questions can also be sent to ESF18@em.myflorida.com.
Business owners can report both physical damage and economic losses themselves. FloridaCommerce is the state agency that supports business development. Officials explain that the responses will help the state speed up recovery efforts by providing data on businesses’ needs.
Completing the survey does not guarantee financial assistance. Indian River County is also asking residents and business owners to report damage through its own online portal.
Source: Florida Politics
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