April 20, 2024
Hurricane Season 2018
Secretary Detzner Outlines Plan for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Extends Early Voting & Vote-By-Mail Options for Hurricane Survivors while Protecting Election Integrity
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Published on 10/18/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Scammers, Crooked Contractors are Already Preying on Families After Hurricane Michael
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis warned that scammers and crooked contractors are already out, preying on families in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
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Published on 10/16/2018
Gov. Scott & CFO Patronis: Consumers Must be Protected Following Hurricane Michael
On Sunday, Governor Rick Scott directed Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to take every action authorized pursuant to Executive Order 18-276 to provide additional protections to support recovery efforts in the areas of the state impacted by Hurricane Michael. Governor Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis have made it clear that the expectation for Florida's insurance companies is to expeditiously respond to policyholders' needs and to treat families fairly.
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Published on 10/15/2018
Florida SBDC Network Encourages Small Businesses to Apply for Bridge Loan, Complete Disaster Assessment
Emergency Bridge Loan Program Provides Capital for Businesses
Physically, Economically Injured from Hurricane Michael
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Published on 10/12/2018
Florida's Emergency Bridge Loan Program available for small businesses damaged by Hurricane Michael
Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Michael. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced physical or economic damage during Hurricane Michael. The application period opened today and runs through December 7, 2018.
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Published on 10/12/2018
Airbnb Announces Significant Expansion of Hurricane Michael Open Homes Program
Airbnb today substantially expanded the activation zone for its Open Homes Program to aid residents of the Southeast forced to evacuate from their homes in connection with Hurricane Michael, as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance.
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Published on 10/12/2018
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers stay overnight in Governor's Mansion en route to Gulf Coast
Post-Hurricane Michael, Florida's Governor's Mansion to be used as a law enforcement shelter for as long as necessary.
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Published on 10/12/2018
President Trump declares major disaster in Florida as state responds to Hurricane Michael
Today, following Governor Rick Scott's request, President Donald Trump issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Michael.
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Published on 10/11/2018
Gov. Scott Requests Pre-Landfall Disaster Declaration, Extends Emergency Order
Issues Updates on Hurricane Michael
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Published on 10/8/2018
8 am advisory for Tropical Storm Michael, for 10/8/2018
Below is the 8 am advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
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Published on 10/8/2018
Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Michael
Activates 500 Florida National Guard Troops
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Published on 10/8/2018
DEO Launches Rebuild Florida, providing $616 Million to Help Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
On Monday, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) launched Rebuild Florida, a long-term recovery effort, which will provide $616 million to help Florida families whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma repair or rebuild their homes.
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Published on 9/25/2018
Gov. Scott: Floridians Must Be Prepared as Hurricane Florence Strengthens and Threatens East Coast
Floridians can expect extremely dangerous surf conditions including life-threatening rip current along the east coast.
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Published on 9/10/2018
Hurricane Irma Claims Data - as of August 13, 2018
This aggregate information is compiled from claims data filed by insurers. It has not been audited or independently verified and covers all claims based on filings received by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation as of August 13, 2018.
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Published on 8/24/2018
NOAA forecasters lower Atlantic hurricane season prediction
Preparedness still key as more storms expected to develop
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Published on 8/9/2018
FEMA statement on court order regarding Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program for Puerto Rico
FEMA is aware of the Judge's ruling regarding the end of the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for Puerto Rico and is working with its vendor and notifying hotels that the TSA program has been extended until 5 July to comply with the Court's order. Beyond that, FEMA will not comment on pending litigation.
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Published on 7/2/2018
Monroe County awarded $49.2 million USDA grant to remove hurricane debris from 103 canals
Monroe County has been awarded a $49.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to remove Hurricane Irma debris from 103 of the most impacted canals in unincorporated Monroe County, the City of Marathon and the Village of Islamorada.
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Published on 6/21/2018
Hurricane Irma Claims Data - as of June 12, 2018
This aggregate information is compiled from claims data filed by insurers. It has not been audited or independently verified and covers all claims based on filings received by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) as of June 12, 2018.
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Published on 6/15/2018
New Website Will Help Florida Businesses Prepare for Natural Disasters
Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the launch of a new website, FloridaDisaster.biz, to help Florida businesses prepare for and recover from hurricanes and other disasters.
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Published on 6/7/2018
Florida Agents to Add Essential Hurricane Coverage
FAIA Offering Parametric Product to Eligible Members
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Published on 6/7/2018
More Floridians Are Preparing for Hurricane Season
According to a new AAA study, the majority of Floridians are making hurricane preparations.
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Published on 6/1/2018
Forecasters predict a near- or above-normal 2018 Atlantic hurricane season
New satellite data and model upgrades to give forecasts a boost
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Published on 5/24/2018
