Taxes - Casulity Losses in Excess of 10% of AGI - Hurricane Irma question

[FSUFrank]

From what I have read the "in excess of 10% of AGI" criteria doesnt apply to cauality losses from Hurricane Irma if you you are are in a Hurricane Irma disaster area.

Normally you can only deduct losses in excess of 10% of your AGI but the IRS is making an exception for folks affected by Irma, Harvey and Maria and the 10% rule doesnt apply. Or at least that is my understanding.

Does that sound correct?

Thanks
Frank

 

[Fijimn]

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/help-for-victims-of-hurricanes-irma-and-maria