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NAHB Relief Fund Poised to Help Southern California
NAHB’s Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund, a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is poised to help residents of Southern California affected by the wildfires that have swept across the area.
By Friday, Oct. 26, the wildfires had reportedly displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, caused $1 billion in property damage and destroyed an estimated 1,635 homes.
The NAHB fund was created following Hurricane Katrina to provide a pipeline for relief funds from the building industry that would be used to help rebuild communities struck by disaster.
The relief fund directs contributions made to the fund to other recognized charities that are helping with shelter, healthcare and education.
To contribute to the NAHB relief fund online, click here.
Warning Against Unscrupulous Contractors
NAHB is also working with the Building Industry Association of Southern California to produce public service announcements advising consumers about hiring contractors to repair their homes and property.
Following natural disasters, unscrupulous contractors often try to take advantage of residents victimized by the tragedy. NAHB is dedicated to helping members and associations warn their communities about this danger and how to avoid it.
For more information, e-mail Jessica Lynch at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8401.
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