Lakeland, Florida – directly on the East Main Street, George and Diane Flood, have seen their appropriate part of storms in the past 30 years.
“Charley – that's the only time that we really had it that we had to use the insurance, but in other cases it was only tree members or something like,” said Diane.
That was until the hurricane Milton caused considerable damage to the roof and ceiling. According to Diane, her insurance company had contested her claim on the basis of the roof age. The couple finally had to take the matter in their own hands – what they said was not an easy task.
“It was the emotion of August and we have a fixed income and we only get so much money every month,” said Diane. “Even the roofers we wanted, it was as if you were not adding any further bill every month, which you want to try to have difficulties anyway.”
Fortunately, according to Diane, Diane was pointed out that the disaster readiness and restoration program was assembled by Greater Floridas (RTGFL). The new initiative helps to repair and attach houses for low -income, older and disabled residents that are free of charge for them.
“They replaced the entire roof, but this flat roof was where the main problem was, and so they took care of it,” said George and pointed to part of their roof.
The House of Flood is just one of 12 houses included in the pilot project. CEO von RTGFL, Jose Garcia, said his team brought her services to Polk County after the local leaders had a need.
“Polk County is one of the counties that have great growth, which means that existing apartment needs have to be decided to ensure that it remains affordable for current generations,” said Garcia. “So we would like to make sure that the homeowners are safe and can stay in their house, especially in this growth.”
Diane and George are grateful that they have a stable roof over the heads again.
“The precipitation sounds much better if you can sit and enjoy,” said Diane.
The pilot program is financed by several foundations, companies and municipalities. The reconstruction of the compilation hopes to make it a permanent resource for the residents of Polk County.