US&R Funding Will Save Lives

On Tuesday, I was in Tampa to highlight the Home Hardening Sales Tax exemption initiative. I made it my priority this legislative session to use every tool in the toolbox to help insurance consumers lower their premiums and combat rising insurance rates in our state. Starting in July, Floridians will be able to harden their home against storms while saving tax dollars with the Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption initiative. This is a historic $462 million tax savings plan to help Floridians strengthen their homes by installing impact-resistant items like windows, doors, and garage doors that will make them eligible for insurance premium savings. Unfortunately, Mother Nature loves paradise, and in Florida it’s not if, but when a hurricane is going to make its way to our state. That’s why I encourage all Floridians to use this program to protect your biggest investment – your home. Learn more at PrepareFL.com.

Lastly, this week, I sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise concerns on supply chain issues impacting hurricane response and post-storm recovery efforts in Florida. I have been through enough storms to know that following disasters, families try desperately to get back to their homes to begin the hard work of rebuilding. That’s why it is so important that federal officials not allow for the lack of available supplies of both building materials, and medical devices, to impede recovery efforts. Washington must take this issue seriously and provide more transparency on their plan to alleviate supply chain issues during a crisis.