by FIRM Pressroom | Jul 27, 2020 | FIRM News
Jason Delgado, July 26, 2020, Florida Politics Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis offered a ray of hope to thousands of Floridians on Saturday, suggesting that Citizens Property Insurance Corp. no longer intends to end its moratorium and cancel any unpaid policies...
by FIRM Pressroom | Jul 24, 2020 | FIRM News
From PBS News Hour, July 24, 2020 Federal officials testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about how the government will respond to natural disasters, including hurricanes, amid COVID-19. Watch the hearing video player here. The virus has...
by FIRM Pressroom | Jun 9, 2020 | FIRM News
UPDATE: FEMA denied Monroe County’s and Key West’s requests for an 18-month extension of the flood map appeal period. The best estimate for adoption of the new flood maps is September 2021 at the earliest, assuming the pre-appeal period begins June 1, 2020...
by FIRM Pressroom | Mar 30, 2020 | FIRM News
WASHINGTON – FEMA continues to take proactive steps to address the COVID-19 pandemic. To help serve its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) customers who may be experiencing financial hardships, the agency is extending the grace period to renew flood insurance...
by FIRM Pressroom | Mar 24, 2020 | FIRM News
As we all navigate our new normal, FIRM continues to stay connected to our members–the residents and property owners of Monroe County–from an acceptable distance! This disaster is not in FIRM’s wheelhouse, but we are committed to providing flood and...