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Florida residents rebuild lives after storm
By Pamela Glason Thornton
Staff Writer
Columbus Post
The frenzy of Hurricane Wilma’s 100 miles per hour winds left residents without electricity and scrambling for everyday needs. For people who had medication that required refrigeration, alternatives were sought immediately.
“Normal everyday needs aren’t available. I ran into a woman who said she was looking for ice to keep her daughter’s insulin cold because the power is out. They have to adjust to survive,” said Joe Case, a Nationwide Insurance representative stationed in West Palm Beach to facilitate recovery.
The storm that ravaged Florida’s coast left residents digging out from under damaged property.
“Millions are without power, gas and experiencing damage,” said Case.
The storm hit buildings in Ft. Lauderdale and along the coast of Florida hardest. To assist families on-site with immediate needs, representatives of the property insurance company distributed loads of diapers, bottled water and ice.
Case and representatives on the ground are processing residents’ homeowner and damage claims. For automobile claims, people can take damaged cars to the nearest location.
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