CARY, N.C. -

Both the National Auto Auction Association and the National Automobile Dealers Association are looking to support their members who have employees impacted by the flooding generated by Hurricane Ida, Tropical Storm Nicholas and other recent storms.

The support systems of each association — the NAAAWYSF Disaster Relief Fund and NADA’s Emergency Relief Fund, respectively — both have been activated to respond to the events that left impacts from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast.

“NAAA has been in contact with member auctions who have been impacted by the recent weather events,” the association said in an alert on its website. “These are times when the spirit of our industry shines brightest. NAAA’s tradition of our members coming together to help their colleagues survive a catastrophic event has taken on a renewed sense of urgency after recent storms, and we need your help."

The association reiterated that the NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation (NAAAWYSF) Disaster Relief Fund was established in 2018 to provide immediate assistance for member auctions and their employees left victims in the wake of a hurricane, flood, tornado, or other natural disaster.

NAAA said the fund ensures a ready cash reserve is on hand so we can be more proactive in responding quickly and with the flexibility to make a donation appropriate to the magnitude of the damage. It is also a fund that can continue to grow so we can be prepared to face any emergency that may arise.

NAAA is asking members who have been spared from storm damage to help build the fund’s resources by going to this website.

“Your generosity will help NAAA provide critical support to our colleagues not only now, but when future natural disasters occur,” NAAA said.

Meanwhile, NADA is active on the assistance front, too.

The association highlighted that NADA’s Emergency Relief Fund offers affected dealership employees grants of up to $1,500 to help with damages and defray costs before insurance payouts. NADA said this aid often allows families who have lost everything to buy food, shelter, diapers and other basic needs.

Employees of NADA members impacted by these recent storms can apply for assistance on the foundation website at www.nadafoundation.org.

NADA said the fund has helped dealership families after major hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires and many other emergencies through the years.

Since its inception in 1992, NADA said the emergency relief fund has helped 12,000 dealership employees with grants totaling nearly $9 million.