Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category 4 late Wednesday or Thursday, with Tampa Bay potentially facing its first direct hit since 1921.
barrels towards the state as a Category 4 storm — the second in as many weeks — it may have some north of the border worried about property they own down south.
The association’s online guide also advises people to keep important financial and legal information available at all times, take inventory of their personal assets, review their insurance, and retain all receipts for temporary living expenses if needed for future claims.Hurricane Milton: DeSantis says additional resources deployed to remove debris from Hurricane Helene ahead of latest storm
That windstorm coverage is often provided by the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation , a state-run insurer, as part of the overall home insurance, though there are some private companies that provide coverage as well. However, Friedlander said if you get your insurance through the CPIC, you may be required to purchase separate flood insurance — all policyholders will be required to do so as of 2027.
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