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With repairs from Hurricane Helene & Milton under way, it's important to choose a reputable contractor. If you are looking for Mold & Water Damage assistance we highly recommend QCI. We have had great experiences working with them and are certain you will as well!

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Dealing with damage from Hurricane Helene or Milton?

Be sure that you are aware of the FEMA 50% Rule and how it can effect your home and permitting for repairs.

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Have water damage? We highly recommend QCI Mold & Water Damage! We've used them twice with excellent results. We love to recommend quality small businesses to our friends and clients.

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Whether you are staying put or evacuating for the storm, while completing your preparations, be sure to include taking before storm photos of your home and your property. This important step will not only help you with filing an insurance claim should you have damages, it could also help you with a future FEMA 50% appraisal you could need to satisfy your county permitting department when making after storm repairs. Should you have questions, reach out, we are here for you.

We pray that your family and your home is safe while riding out Hurricane Milton.

The National Hurricane Center is currently calling for 8-12 ft. from Tampa Bay down into Sarasota County, 5-10 ft. for Charlotte and Lee and 4 -7 ft. for Collier County.
https://winknews.com/2024/10/06/milton-continues-to-organize-strengthen-sw-gulf/

Ready to start making repairs? If you're in flood zone A or V, be sure that you're aware of the FEMA 50% Rule!

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Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process and prevent delays, the Charlotte County Community Development is providing guidelines for work that may be completed without the need for a permit.

The following work does not require a permit:
• Removal of debris from on or inside a structure.
• Minor demolition to prevent injury or prevent further damage to buildings. This includes removal of drywall that has been affected by flood water.
• Structural shoring and bracing.
• Repair of minor water leaks that do not involve structural, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Previously permitted fences destroyed by the storm may be re-installed, like for like, in the exact same location, except for fences used as a pool enclosure. Pool enclosure fence replacements must be reviewed for compliance with pool safety requirements.

While these activities can begin immediately, residents should ensure that their recovery efforts comply with the Florida Building Code, any other applicable County codes, and safety standards.

If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit, or if additional information is needed, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/permits or contact Community Development at 941-743-1201 or [email protected]. Please note that the department is closed until Monday, Sept. 30.

Dealing with damage from Hurricane Helene? Be sure that you are aware of the FEMA 50% Rule and how it can effect your home and permitting for repairs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_RfRCcewjg&t=2s

We hope that you are all safe riding out the storm over the next 24 hours and that your homes don't sustain any damage. .

Should you face the need for repairs after the storm, especially if you're in a flood zone, it's important that you are aware of the FEMA 50% Rule.

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FEMA's Dreaded 50% Rule Any construction, repairs, additions, or renovations done on any property must remain under 50% of the appraised value of that property.

Looks like it's time to prepare for potential damages. 🤔
Appraisal Tid Bit:

When making preparations for a major storm, be sure to include taking before storm photos of your home and your property. This will not only help you with filing an insurance claim should you have damages, it will also help with a future FEMA 50% appraisal you could need to satisfy your county permitting department when making after storm repairs.

: First cone is out calling for a near major hurricane to make landfall in Florida on Thursday. Highest current probability for landfall is either the Big Bend or Panhandle, but that isn't set in stone just yet. Next name is . Here are my thoughts as of Monday:

1. Potential Tropical System #9 has been designated in the Caribbean. That basically means that it hasn't organized yet, but it is expected to do so soon...and quickly.

2. Where it forms is important and does have implications down the road on track. The more east it forms, the track is more likely to slide east. The more west it forms, the track slides west, etc.

3. Hurricane Hunters will be investigating the area today. They will be trying to find a closed low while also putting in observations that get put into the models and lead to more accurate forecasts. They do a lot of good to help us out!

4. I do expect future Helene to rapidly intensify. Not only will it become a hurricane, but the official forecast does call for a near major hurricane. Worth noting that hurricane models at the present time do show upper-end potential for Category 4 or even Category 5, so it can't be ruled out at this point. The ingredients will be there, especially very warm water temps, to allow for strengthening.

5. To reiterate, highest current probability for landfall is either the Big Bend or Panhandle, but that isn't set in stone just yet. Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay should still be closely monitoring the forecast here at WINK for any potential model changes. We're not in the clear just yet, especially considering it hasn't even formed yet. Look for consistency in those models and note trends.

6. Even if the worst part of the storm and eyewall stays in the Gulf, Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay will still see impacts on the eastern "dirty" side of the storm. To what degree? As you can imagine it depends on the track! Regardless, impacts will be felt outside of the cone too. If it gets closer, we would see tropical storm to even hurricane conditions along the Florida west coast. Those conditions would include inches of rain from outer bands, gusty wind, surge and a tornado threat. If it stays more west and targets the Panhandle, those impacts would be reduced and lower.

7. This will be a faster moving system. There are pros and cons to that. The positive? It's in and out, impacts wouldn't be drawn out. The downside? It can be a bit stronger than normal more inland with higher wind too compared to a slower storm.

8. If you live along the Florida Gulf Coast, especially within the cone, you need to be reviewing your hurricane plan today. Don't wait. Inland residents should be reviewing their plan too. It's already Monday and this is expected to make landfall on Thursday. It'll be here before you know it. Remember, if you're told to evacuate this week, please do so.

You can always trust me to get you the facts 24/7 without the hype. Make sure to tune into WINK News for the latest, I'll help to guide you through it all.

- Matt Devitt WINK Weather

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What To Do When the Appraisal Amount Doesn’t Match the Sales Price What happens if your property appraisal doesn’t match the sales price you have set or that you have already put in an offer for?

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Are you in flood zone A or V or are you considering purchasing or investing in a home that is? Then you need to see this👇

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We hope everyone is staying safe and dry with Debby rolling though! We're here to answer all of your questions!

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