In 2016 and 2017, three named storms made an impact in Florida. Therefore, FEMA is telling people in the state to get ready for the 2018 hurricane season as soon as possible. Florida's governor has signed legislation that allows residents to buy emergency supplies for a week tax-free starting on June 1. Ideally, an emergency kit will contain enough food and water for both humans and animals to last for up to five days.
How to prepare for a hurricane
Update on Hurricane Irma recovery
Six months after Hurricane Irma devastated parts of Florida, recovery efforts are still underway. FEMA reported on the progress being made as of March 2.
Almost $23.4 million recovered for consumers in Florida
Whether it is because of hurricanes or other issues, many Floridians are forced to submit claims to their insurance companies every year. Unfortunately, some insurance companies try to avoid paying valid claims that are presented to them.
Hurricane Irma leaves national flood insurance billions in debt
Hurricane Irma flooded Miami, pushed a storm surge across the Lower Keys and swamped the Southwest coast of Florida. Residents continue to tally their damages, and a manager from the National Flood Insurance Program said that Irma and other serious storms have burdened the agency with $20 billion in debt. He explained that his agency wants to control losses by doubling enrollment, buying re-insurance and catastrophic bonds and encouraging private insurers to offer more policies.
Be sure to follow these home insurance claim tips
It's your hope that you never have to make a home insurance claim, but you know you could find yourself in this position at some point. That's why you purchase home insurance coverage in the first place.
Many Hurricane Irma damage claims denied by insurers
For Florida residents who have faced serious damage to their homes and property due to Hurricane Irma, insurance denials can be a major concern. Approximately half of the property and small business owners in three Florida counties who filed insurance claims for hurricane damages after the major storm have received a payout from their insurance company. However, five months after the storm, a large number of homeowners and business operators in the area have seen their claims denied or unpaid.
