TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a statement following President Donald J. Trump declaring a major disaster in Florida yesterday and directing Federal support through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Sally. The declaration includes public assistance for all categories in Escambia County and public assistance Category B for Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington counties.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “I applaud President Trump for making this important declaration and offering support as we recover from this significant storm. Hurricane Sally brought massive storm surge and flooding to many communities in Florida’s Panhandle and this Federal relief will help our state rebuild and come back stronger and better than before.
“As these communities work to recover, my Insurance Consumer Helpline stands ready to assist with the claims process. Call 1-877-MY-FL-CFO now to speak to an insurance specialist or visit MyFloridaCFO.com. We are in this together.”

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).