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Realtors give Fernley $90,000 in relief funds
RENO, Nev. – The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR), the Nevada
Association of REALTORS®, the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®,
the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of
REALTORS’® (NAR) Relief Foundation has given the Community Foundation of
Western Nevada $90,000 to assist Fernley, Nev., after the Truckee Canal
breached during a storm pouring three feet of water into 600 homes within a
square mile of the city on Jan. 5.
"Many Fernley residence lost or experienced extensive damage to their homes
on Jan. 5 and are in need of community assistance,” said Wayne Capurro,
president of RSAR. “Realtors understand how important and essential homes
are to a family and the emotional tie these families have to their homes.
Our organization wanted to do as much as we could to help these flood
victims get their homes fixed and lives back on track.”
RSAR applied for $50,000 for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation and was granted
the full amount. The Nevada Association of REALTORS® donated $20,000, RSAR
donated $10,000, and the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® and the
Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® each donated $5,000.
The money will be used provide financial relief to assist displaced families
for temporary housing. The funds will also be used to provide assistance
with repairs to damages homes that may not be covered by insurance, or that
exceeds insurance coverage.
REALTORS® Relief Foundation was established two days after the tragic events
of Sept. 11, 2001, and is designed to assist needy victims of disasters, and
their families, with housing-related needs arising out of such disasters.
As well as the donation of relief funds, RSAR took immediate action
following the canal breach contacting its members to create a list of
available rental homes within a 60 mile radius of Fernley that could be used
for temporary housing at a discounted or free rent for the flood victims.
RSAR was able to generate a list of more than 70 homes that was shared with
the Lyon County Human Services for them to use a resource to share with
victims who were without a home.
“Immediately following these tragic events, we knew we had a very valuable
resource that could benefit the people affected by this flood,” said
Capurro. “Our members were more than willing to step up and share
information about homes that could be used for displaced families in
Fernley.”
This week, inspectors visited the 598 homes within the square mile of the
city affected by the flood. Four homes were red-tagged for major structural
damage and are unsafe for occupancy. An additional 122 houses had minor
structural damage with significant safety hazards. The remaining 472
dwellings had no structural damage or safety hazards, but had ruined
carpeting or wet walls.
Fernley flood victims can apply for these funds by registering with the Lyon
County Human Services at Fernley’s City Hall located 595 Silver Lace Blvd.,
before Friday, Jan. 25. Registration will be available on Wednesday, Jan. 23
from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., and
Friday, Jan. 25 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Fernley residents that have already registered with Lyon County Human
Services and meet the criteria for the funds will receive a phone call to
verify information. Residents with questions can contact Lyon County Human
Services at (775) 784-9971 or (775) 784-9972.
The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® is an organization providing
services to its members to ensure their success as real estate
professionals, as well as protecting and promoting the consumer's dream of
homeownership. For more information visit www.rsar.net.
Submitted by the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors
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