Hurricane Ian Employee Resources
Hurricane Ian Resources for Morgan Auto Group
Hurricane Ian has brought devastation to our great state of Florida. We know many of our associates and their families have been effected and continue to be effected by this tragedy. We want to thank all Morgan associates who have stepped up to show care for their dealerships, fellow associates and communities at this time. Many Morgan teammates have also given to our Morgan Auto Group Helping Hand Fund as well or have offered to donate their time or tangible goods to support the people most effected in southwest Florida.
If you are an Morgan Auto Group employee that has been effected by Hurricane Ian, and are in need of monetary assistance or tangible goods, you can communicate with your Morgan team in three ways:Â
1) You can e-mail us your needs at [email protected].
2) Call our CFO Kelly Ross at 813.317.4564.
3) Make a Helping Hand Fund Gift/Loan Request by using this link.
Our preference is that all requests attempt to use #3, the HHF form, but we understand that web usage may be limited. We ask that all requests be as specific as possible.
We would also like to hear from you if Hurricane Ian has displaced you or if your home is no longer safe and habitable.
Additional Links
State of Florida News and Resources
Florida Department of Emergency Management Website
Frequently Asked Questions:
For up-to-date information regarding Hurricane Ian relief efforts including shelters, transportation, school updates, assistance contacting loved ones and links to all participating state and company partners please access: https://www.floridadisaster.org/
How do I apply for FEMA assistance?
To apply for FEMA via online go to: disasterassistance.gov and click on the Florida Hurricane Ian link
To apply for FEMA via phone call: 800-621- FEMA (3362)
To apply for FEMA via a smart phone download the FEMA app and follow the prompts on your smart phone
How can I request financial assistance and other support such as help with utility payments?
Go to usa.gov/disaster-area-help
When should I report my claim to my insurance company?
You should report your claim as soon as possible. It is not uncommon for insurers to prioritize claims by the severity. In other words, if your home is destroyed, you would receive a higher priority than someone with minor damage. You might consider this fact when determining how soon to call. *Remember to take lots of photos and keep receipts of any items purchased and or repairs made due to Hurricane Ian, this will be requested by your insurance company.
What can I do about my Mortgage payment?
Under Fannie Mae guidelines Homeowners affected by a disaster are often eligible to reduce or suspend their mortgage payments for up to 12 months. During this temporary reduction or pause in payments, homeowners will not incur late fees and foreclosure and other legal proceedings are suspended. To learn more about the options available contact your mortgage service provider directly (there name and contact information will be listed on your monthly mortgage statement)
· Homeowners and renters can call 877-542-9723 to access Fannie Mae’s Disaster Response Network™* free of charge or visit KnowYourOptions.com for more information.
What can I do about my car payment?
Contact your loan provider to request a loan deferment and or forbearance if offered: With a loan deferment, you may be able to temporarily stop making payments with loan providers approval. With a loan forbearance, you can stop making payments or reduce your monthly payments for up to 12 months.