By Special to the NewsOpportunity Florida urges any business impacted by this week’s severe weather to participate in the Business Damage Assessment Survey activated Tuesday by FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
Survey responses will allow the state to expedite January Severe Weather recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses.
Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting www.FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting “January Severe Weather” from the dropdown menu.
If you need additional assistance with your business, please call the private sector hotline at 850-815-4925. The hotline was activated on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and the hotline will be operational between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Time or you can email [email protected].
For more information, contact the FloridaCommerce Press Office at (850) 245-7110.
KINSLEY COOK 
Staff Report 
Jim Saunders