The BMWED has received a vote in favor of the September 8, 2023 Executive Board Ballot, approving $500 and $2,000 Disaster Relief Benefits to Members who suffered certain losses due to Hurricane Idalia, with no duplication of benefits being paid to an individual member.

The BMWED will provide $2,000 to those members who lost immediate housing at their primary residence and their jobs; and $500 to members who lost their jobs but who have immediate housing OR has lost immediate housing, but has their job, as a result of this natural disaster.

Members who believe they qualify for the disaster relief should submit their completed form (linked below) and appropriate documentation to disasterrelief@bmwe.org