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Florida opening 4 'insurance villages' for claims help after Hurricane Milton: Here's where

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Updated  October 14, 2024 5:52pm EDT
Hurricane Milton
FOX 35 Orlando

TAMPA, Fl - The state of Florida will open four "insurance villages" featuring major insurance companies to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton file claims and ask questions.

Each of these "insurance villages" will open this week in Bradenton, Clearwater, Lakeland and Plant City, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced Sunday.

Each insurance location will be open seven days a week after the initial opening. People will be able to meet with insurance agencies with a sole focus on insurance-related issues and claims. No other state agencies will be at these locations.

For those looking for other benefits, please visit FloridaDisaster.org for a list of federal, state, and local resources.

‘Insurance Villages’ opening in Florida

Bradenton - Opens Monday, Oct. 14

Bradenton City Hall, Auditorium Building, 101 12th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Hours: 

  • Opening Day: Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Regular hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Clearwater- Opens Tuesday, Oct. 15

Long Center, 1501 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765

Hours: 

  • Opening Day: Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Regular hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Lakeland - Opens Tuesday, Oct. 15

RP Funding Center - Sikes Hall, 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815

  • Opening Day: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Regular hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Plant City - Opens Wednesday, Oct. 16 

Florida Strawberry Festival, 303 Berryfest Place, Plant City, FL 33563 

  • Opening Day: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here's what Floridians should bring to the insurance village

It's important to bring as much documentation and information as possible regarding your claim, damage, etc. That includes:

  • 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

These locations will remain open as long as there is demand for them. No other locations, including locations in Central Florida, were announced.