Disaster Response

Alerts

During active storm periods, up-to-the-minute financial and insurance information will be posted here.

Storm Hotline

Whenever a tropical storm, a hurricane or severe tornado takes aim at our state, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink activates a special consumer helpline through which you can seek assistance on any insurance matter.

Staff is ready to help you understand the steps you need to take to process your insurance claim and recover from the damage.

1-800-22-STORM (1-800-227-8676)

TDD dial 1-800-640-0886

Out of State Callers (850) 413-3089

Consumers can also submit a request for assistance, online.

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.

Disaster Resources and Consumer Tips

• Disaster Preparedness Information

• Disaster Guides

• Disaster Resources

• Hurricane Preparedness Events

• After the storm FAQs General Insurance Coverage, Commercial Coverage and Flood Coverage

• Develop a Disaster Plan for your family or business.
  The Florida Division of Emergency Management can help you!

• List of toll free claim numbers
  to assist policyholders brought to you by FIC.

• Reporting a Flood Insurance Claim.

• Find identifying information for companies.

• Settling Insurance Claims After a Disaster Brochure brought to you by the Insurance Information Institute.

• Tips for Hiring a Contractor brought to you by the Disaster Contractors Network.

• Emergency adjuster application information.

• Look up licensing information on insurance agents and adjustors.

Want more information?

Visit the Disaster portion of the Insurance Library or call 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236)