Florida governor Charlie Crist instructed the Interim Emergency Management Director to write a letter to FEMA Regional Administrator Philip May requesting federal assistance for state residents affected by toxic drywall.
In the letter, Crist asks FEMA to “conduct a preliminary damage assessment related to the issue caused by the degradation of Chinese drywall used in homebuilding in Florida.” The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation said damage caused by Chinese drywall is not covered by homeowners insurance.
The Drywall Victims Insurance Protection Act of 2009 has yet to make its way through congress.
The letter to FEMA can be viewed here.
DHW asks: Have you or anyone you know been affected by Chinese drywall?