NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsJuly 29, 2026Hillsborough
Brandon woman faces home repair costs after storm damage
A retired Brandon resident is considering returning to the workforce to cover significant home repair costs after a tree fell through her newly replaced roof. The incident occurred shortly after she experienced the loss of her husband and completed a separate roof replacement project.
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The resident faces immediate financial strain due to uninsured or underinsured property damage, necessitating potential re-entry into the workforce to fund home repairs.
Key Facts
- A tree fell onto Trudy Reis's home in Brandon following a summer storm.
- The resident had completed a roof replacement on Thursday, and the tree fell less than 24 hours later.
- The resident is currently displaced and staying with her son in Lakeland.
- The resident is considering returning to work from retirement to cover repair expenses.
- The resident's husband passed away in March of this year.
- The resident retired in May of this year.
- The resident was required to replace her roof to renew her homeowners insurance policy.
- No injuries occurred as the resident was away on a cruise when the tree fell.
- A GoFundMe page has been established by family and neighbors to assist with costs.
Who's Mentioned
personTrudy Reis“The Brandon resident whose home was damaged by a fallen tree.”locationBrandon“The city where the resident's home is located.”organizationGoFundMe“Platform used by neighbors and family to collect donations for repair costs.”locationLakeland“The city where the resident is currently staying with her son.”