Natural disasters can cause damage only the federal government can afford to clean up. Most people suffering in those situations benefit quickly from such action, whether it is damage by hurricane, flood, earthquake or drought. However, residents in community associations and condominiums are not currently eligible for these reparations. That is, unless a bill currently circulating in the House of Representatives is passed. H.R. 1684 would direct the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance to community associations and condominiums after a natural disaster. Senior Partner Charlie Perkins would like to direct readers to the Community Associations Institute website where there is more information: https://www.caionline.org/Advocacy/GovernmentAffairsBlog/Pages/Hr1684.aspx