CLEARWATER, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that the Florida Department of Financial Services' Division of Consumer Services is hosting an Insurance Village Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern. The village will serve as an opportunity for policyholders to meet with their flood insurance carriers in-person and work together to file insurance claims related to Hurricane Helene. Representatives from more than 30 agencies representing flood, automobile, and homeowners insurance will be on hand to address the needs of Florida residents impacted by Helene.

Policyholders should bring as much documentation as they can, including:

• A driver’s license or other form of identification (Passport/State issued ID)
• Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation
• Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Hurricane Helene
• Repair estimates
• Any additional insurance-related information that is readily accessible
  

NOTE: Due to space limitations, the insurance village will exclusively focus on insurance related-issues and staff from other agencies will not be present to assist with other post-storm benefits. For more information visit www.FloridaDisaster.org.  

Hurricane Helene Insurance Village

Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th 

Clearwater Parks and Recreation Long Center 

1501 N. Belcher Road

Clearwater, Florida 33765

The insurance village will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

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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 Twitter (@FLDFS).