TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Insurance villages and disaster recovery centers will be opening next week in areas heavily impacted by Hurricane Irma, according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
CFO Patronis said, “Getting Floridians back on their feet and back to normalcy is our top priority, and these recovery centers will provide access to the tools and resources needed to help our residents navigate the post-storm recovery and claims-filing process. I am amazed by the strength and sense of community that our state has exhibited in the wake of Irma’s destruction. To my fellow Floridians recovering from Irma’s wrath, help is on the way.”
Insurance experts from the Department of Financial Services will be on hand at the centers to answer insurance-related questions and concerns.
Patronis' office says they have arranged for several insurance companies with policies in the impacted areas to be on-site to help Floridians file post-storm claims.
Here's a list of all the locations:
St. Augustine – Monday, September 18
8:00am to 6:00pm EST
St. Johns County Administration Building
500 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, FL 32804
Jacksonville – Tuesday, September 19
8:00am to 6:00pm EST
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Naples – Wednesday, September 20
8:00am to 6:00pm EST
New Hope Ministries
7675 Davis Blvd
Naples, FL 34104
Ft. Myers – Thursday, September 21
8:00am to 6:00pm EST
Lee County Veterans Park Recreation Center
55 Homestead Road South
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Representatives from FEMA, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, CareerSource Florida and several other organizations will be also be participating.
You are encouraged to bring copies of all insurance policies with you. A list of participating insurance companies is available here.
