The National Automobile Dealers Association said thousands of store employees have suffered devastating losses from the recent flooding in Louisiana where storms left more than 20 inches of rain in some places.

In light of NADA officials stressing that the need for financial assistance “is great and will last for many weeks to come,” the association is asking members to donate to the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation, which orchestrates its Emergency Relief Fund. That segment helps dealership employees after natural disasters.

Dealers can help the cause by going online to give at www.nada.org/emergencyrelief.

Checks also can be made payable to NADCF Emergency Fund and then sent to:

NADCF
8400 Westpark Drive
MS 7
Tysons, VA 22102

Dealership employees affected by the flooding can apply for financial assistance through the NADA Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund. Officials pointed out that lost wages or commissions are not eligible for reimbursement from the fund.

Established in 1992, the fund has provided more than $5 million to more than 8,700 families. To apply for assistance, dealership employees can call (703) 821-7102.