Literal question
In the past twelve months, did the physical structure of your dwelling suffer any damage caused by extra-ordinary events (e.g. Hurricane, fire, etc.?
Interviewer instructions
This Section deals with the effect of a natural disaster or an extra-ordinary event. The question request information on whether a disaster occurred, the nature of the damage sustained by the household, its cost and how the repairs are to be funded. If the household sustained no damage or on completion of the section you must go to section 3.