Both Mazda and Ford have announced relief packages for those affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida.
Mazda Financial Services has revealed that leasing and financing customers residing in the affected areas affected by Hurricane Ian may be eligible for renewals and deferred lease payments, account statement diversion, and telephone or online payment arrangements.
“Mazda Financial Services cares about the safety and well-being of its customers and wants to help those suffering from this natural disaster,” the company said in a statement, encouraging those affected to contact them directly.
Likewise, Ford, Ford Pro, and Ford Fund are working with emergency response agencies, local Ford dealers, regional team members, and non-profit partners to support communities in need.
One of the first things the automaker did was contact employees, dealers, and others within its network and transport those in need of help to the Salvation Army pop-up shelters. In addition, the automaker is borrowing F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid, F-150 Lightning, Transit and E-Transit models to be used by nonprofits in their relief efforts.
In addition, Ford Fund will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, ToolBank USA, World Central Kitchen, and local food banks.
Customers of both Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services may also be able to defer up to two payments if they are affected by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian hit the southeastern United States and western Cuba in late September, killing more than 80 people. It could become the costliest storm in Florida history, and estimates say it may have caused more than $50 billion in insured losses.