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Volume 19 | Number 118 | June 21, 2024

Floridians,

This week, I warned Florida parents, caregivers and loved ones to never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle especially as a stifling heat wave impacts much of the state. Summer in Florida is in full swing and with it brings blazing temperatures and the dangers associated with hot cars. Temperatures inside a parked car increase quickly, becoming dangerously hot in just a matter of minutes. Experts say that an average 37 children under the age of 15 die every year from hot car related tragedies. These heartbreaking numbers are preventable by following a few safety tips like staying alert when your daily routine changes and avoiding distractions while driving. 

On Monday, I provided information and resources for Florida residents who may be impacted by the torrential rain and flooding throughout South Florida last week. For those residents with coverage for their home under the National Flood Insurance Program, contact your agent immediately to file a claim or visit Floodsmart.gov. If your automobile suffered damage as a result of flooding, please contact your auto insurer to determine if you have coverage for the loss. If you have any issues filing a claim or need additional insurance assistance, please call my Insurance Consumer Helpline at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (693-5236) to talk to an insurance specialist. Also, be on the lookout for post storm fraud, and if you see any signs of fraud, report it by immediately calling my Insurance Fraud Hotline at 1-800-378-0445 or visit FraudFreeFlorida.com. 

Have you checked for unclaimed property yet? One in five Floridians has money just waiting to be claimed. Visit FLTreasureHunt.gov to search for you and your loved ones today.

 

Sincerely,

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Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer
State of Florida

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