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A weather system stalled and dumped 25-plus inches of rain in S. Fla. Realtor-family members can seek help through Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. \u2013 In Florida, \u201cflood insurance\u201d is often considered a safety buffer against hurricane strikes \u2013 but a stalled storm system over Fort Lauderdale shows that flood insurance does more than help clean up after a hurricane.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n On Wednesday, parts of the city saw over 25.95 inches of rain with more expected Thursday. The deluge shut down Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, but nearby Dania Beach was hit almost as hard with 21.42 inches of water, according to AccuWeather.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Rising waters entered a number of properties, and FloodSmart.gov estimates that \u201cjust one inch of water can cause $25,000 of damage to your home.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Realtors, their employees, local associations and staff impacted by a disaster can apply for help through Florida Realtors\u00ae\u2019 Disaster Relief Fund<\/a> (DRF). To apply online, visit the DRF page on floridarealtors.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s unclear how long it will take for the flood waters to recede.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cStay off the roads until some of this water dissipates,\u201d Fort Lauderdale Fire Chief Stephen Gollan warned. \u201cThere are cars getting stuck in flooded waters, just (adding) to the emergencies that are taking place.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a9 2023 Florida Realtors\u00ae<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n