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Recovery effort in Charlotte County is more complex with 62% of residents over the age of 65, authorities sayWith 62% of Charlotte County's population over the age of 65, authorities say the recovery effort is a lot more complex.
"They need a lot more care and assistance, and trying to get that assistance here has not been easy," said Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex."I've been in contact with some folks on the east coast who were sending volunteers over this week to try to assist these folks that may not have insurance. Or at the least they can help them get their property secured and hopefully get them back on track.
As recovery efforts continue, authorities have recommended flood insurance to residents who live in flood-prone zones. However, it costs a lot more in Florida, prompting many residents to avoid paying the high-cost premiums for it, which leaves them in a lurch in disaster situations such as this one."I've been talking about flood insurance for years here, and what I will say is this: My home is coming out of a flood zone.