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One Year Later: Florida Panhandle Still Recovering from Hurricane Sally
It’s hard to believe that it's been a year since Hurricane Sally tore through the Florida Panhandle. Panhandle residents are well aware that Hurricane Sally was a lot more destructive than a typical category 1 hurricane. Not only did the slow-moving storm have maximum...
Tropical Storm Mindy forms off the coast of the Florida Panhandle
Source: WKRG Tropical Storm Mindy forms just off the panhandle of Florida. Models are in agreeance with taking the storm to the panhandle of Florida. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect from Mexico Beach to Steinhatchee River. We Can Help – Free Policy Review and...
Get Assistance for your Florida AOB Claims
On July 1, Florida’s second major property insurance reform law went into effect, complimenting 2019’s HB 7065, the original AOB reform law. This means more hurdles to clear with insurers as they continue their clamp-down on AOB claims for mitigation companies, GCs,...
Hurricane Andrew Anniversary – Hurricane Preparedness 2021
29 years ago, #HurricaneAndrew ripped through South Florida on this very day in 1992, leveling cities like Homestead and Florida City with winds as high as 175 miles per hour, and its impacts have been felt ever since. This storm of a lifetime's anniversary is an...
Peak of hurricane season is just around the corner
Between mid-August and mid-October meteorologists prepare for many storms as it is considered the peak of the season. However, multiple sources are warning individuals to prepare for an above-average amount of storms this year. Historical data shows that Atlantic...
An item to add to your hurricane prep list: Check your insurance coverage
A recent opinion piece in the Sun Sentinel discussed this year's hurricane season, the storm coming with it and what that means for homeowners. Due to the labor and construction materials shortage, "supply chain issues have sent building costs through the roof," and...
Tropical Depression Fred Tracking Near Cuba, Southeastern Bahamas on a Potential Path Toward Florida
Source: Weather.com Tropical storm watches have been issued for the southeastern Bahamas and portions of Cuba. Tropical storm conditions (winds of at least 39 mph) are possible on Thursday. The eastern Bahamas and Cuba and Turks and Caicos, are expected to receive 1...
NOAA predicts an even busier hurricane season than expected
Source: Sun Sentinel A pessimistic revision to this season’s Atlantic hurricane forecast was released Wednesday, just as the season ramps up to its period of peak activity. The forecast from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center predicts 7 to 10 hurricanes, up from...
Element Apartments Allow Residents Back in After Flood
According to Fox 13 Tampa Bay, early on the morning of July 16th, residents of Element apartments woke up to alarms, signaling a significant water main break. There was so no sign that there had been a fire, but sprinklers went off and flooded the building on the 27th...
Federal Flood Maps Scheduled to be Updated in Pinellas County
According to the Tampa Bay Times, on August 24, the federal flood insurance rate maps in Pinellas County are scheduled to be updated. These maps were last updated in 2009, and this new version will account for current weather patterns, building codes and ultimately,...
A Fleeting Pause on Atlantic Hurricane Season
This year’s hurricane season began at a rapid pace, as Hurricane Elsa hit the Florida Panhandle. According to the Washington Post, this break in storms is an opportunity for the community to regroup and prepare for what is to come. The National Hurricane Center has...
Sunny day flooding on the rise in St. Petersburg
According to the Tampa Bay Times, based on the current trends, sunny day flooding seems to be on the rise in St. Petersburg. Officials are only now taking note, as conditions seem to be worsening, but according to University of South Florida College of Marine Science...
Trouble Getting Your Florida AOB Paid?
On July 1, Florida’s second major property insurance reform law went into effect, complimenting 2019’s HB 7065, the original AOB reform law. For mitigation companies, GCs, roofers, electricians, and plumbers, this means more hurdles to clear with insurers as they...
Tampa Flooding Precautions Have Improved. Here’s How.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay’s largest cities have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into strengthening their sewer and stormwater systems. Due to a rocky history of horrible flooding and damage to infrastructure, especially in the years 2015 and...
An Early First Hurricane of the Season
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Elsa was the “strongest July storm in the Caribbean Sea since Hurricane Emily in 2005”. Experts are concerned that between this strong, early storm and last year’s record-breaking 30 named storms there is reason to believe that we are...
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