Fortunately for Monroe County the tracks of the two hurricanes within weeks of each other stayed north of the Keys.
Meanwhile the devastating effects in Florida and in the southeast states have shocked the entire country. Our thoughts are with our fellow Floridians, some still recovering from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the residents of western North Carolina.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, below is a list of contact information.
- FEMA: visit disasterassistance.gov . Download the FEMA app. Call 800-621-3362.
- Assistance from the Florida’s Division of Consumer Services is available on line or call 850-413-3089.
- Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate offers assistance to insurance consumers as well as education or call 850-413-5923.
- Visit Citizens Property Insurance Corp. or call 866-411-2742.
- To find insurance information outside of Florida, visit the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to locate the insurance department contact info for your state.
Hurricane season is not over for another 6 weeks, so it’s a good idea to copy the contact information above and keep with your important documents.