Disaster Guides

When it comes to natural disasters, Florida residents know firsthand that it pays to plan ahead. Dealing with wildfires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, winter storms and other disasters can cost us millions of dollars each year.

Hurricane Preparation

Questions to Consider Before the Storm

DFS Outreach Events

Get a Plan

The Florida Division of Emergency Management can help you develop a disaster plan for your family or business.

Hurricane Mitigation

Long-term mitigation is the best way to reduce the potential threat of damage from a hurricane or tropical storm. By mitigating your home, you may also be entitled to discounts on your insurance premiums. For more information on what steps to take to harden your home, please visit My Safe Florida Home.

General Disaster Information

Homeowners Financial Toolkit

Helping you make informed decisions when it comes to disasters. This toolkit provides helpful suggestions to prepare you for any type of claim that involves the largest investment you’ve made - your home.

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Disaster Assistance

This brochure offers tips on dealing with damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters, including numbers to call for assistance with insurance issues.

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Natural Disasters

Your guide to insurance and financial preparation in the event of a natural disaster.

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Generators

A generator can be your best friend during a hurricane or prolonged power outage. But misused generators can be deadly—causing fires, electrocution or carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Hurricane Tips - Are You Prepared

Protecting yourself, your family and your property might be the first thoughts you have when a hurricane warning is issued in your area, but it’s just as important to protect your financial and insurance interests. With that in mind, DFS offers the following tips.

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My Safe Florida Home Program Introduction

Guidance on what you can do to strengthen your home against catastrophic storms and better protect you and your family. The My Safe Florida Home program, which offers free home inspections to measure how safe your home is against hurricanes.

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