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Level 5: High

Hurricane Ian made landfall near southwest Florida as a Category 4 Major Hurricane with wind speeds of 150 MPH. Tropical Storm and Hurricane Warnings were in effect for the majority of Florida.

The FSBIT Recovery Team is currently on the ground supporting Members in Charlotte and DeSoto County School Districts. To report damages, please call the FSBIT Claims Hotline.

The FSBIT TrackDownsm Mobile Damage Assessment application has been stood up for those school districts who are interested in beta testing and utilizing the application as part of your damage assessment process. You should have received more information about the application in your email. You may also go to the Emergency Advantage website, linked below, for additional information.

Call 833.GO.FSBIT (833.463.7248)
to contact the FSBIT Claims Center Hotline.
Email fsbitclaim@synergyid.com

to send damage related emails to FSBIT Claims Center.

To Report Damages To Your Property
Call 833.GOFSBIT (833.463.7248)
To Contact The FSBIT Claims Center Hotline.

FSBIT Member:
10:00 AM EDT Friday September 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian Follow Up:
  • The FSBIT Recovery Team is currently on the ground supporting Members in Charlotte and DeSoto County School Districts. To report damages, please call the FSBIT Claims Hotline at 833.463.7248.
  • The FSBIT TrackDownsm Mobile Damage Assessment application has been stood up for those school districts who are interested in beta testing and utilizing the application as part of your damage assessment process. You should have received more information about the application in your email. You may also go to the Emergency Advantage website, linked below, for additional information.
    Website URL: https://www.emergencyadvantage.com/
  • Call 833.GOFSBIT (833.463.7248) to report any losses to your insured property and activate the FSBIT Turnkey Recovery program for immediate response to any property losses you may have incurred.
  • Go online: https://www.fsbit.net/ and login to your account and submit your loss notice(s). FSBIT and Emergency Advantage are immediately notified of your loss submittal.
  • County Emergency Managers List – For additional contact information about your county, please Click Here.

FSBIT Member Preparedness Actions:
    • Members should continue to monitor the storm system as well as FSBIT Alerts and local/national weather forecasts.
Please report all damages to buildings and other property to FSBIT using one of the following options below:
Damage Reporting Options:
  • Call 844.FMIT.CAT (844.364.8228) to report any losses to your insured property and activate the FSBIT Turnkey Recovery program for immediate response to any property losses you may have incurred. Also:
  • Go online: https://www.fsbit.net/emergencyadvantage/ and login to your account and submit your loss notice(s). FSBIT and Synergy are immediately notified of your loss submittal.
  • County Emergency Managers List – For additional contact information about your county, please Click Here.
Storm Imagery (Courtesy https://nhc.noaa.gov and https://weather.com)
Post Event Safety:
  • Please Ensure That Recovery Operations Are Undertaken Safely. Click Here to download an Overview of Post Event Safety.

FSBIT Alert Archive – Click Here

FSBIT ALERT

RATING SYSTEM

FSBIT ALERT RATING SYSTEM

In order to give Members a clearer decision path for responding to alerts, FSBIT will begin using a new alert rating system. The rating system will be based upon a combination of data that takes into account the following factors with regard to a weather event: Current NOAA Data, Relative Proximity to Florida and Predicted Path & Intensification Data from various sources. We will use a 5-number rating system in ascending order of intensity (similar to how hurricane intensity is rated) in order to help you determine how you should respond to alert information. The numbering system will work as follows:

LEVEL 1
LOW
Alert will provide information to FSBIT Members in the entire state of Florida.  This level will provide information about tropical weather with a very low potential of affecting Florida within 7 days.  This will include tropical waves with a low chance of development as well as tropical storms and hurricanes that are 7+ days away from Florida with a very small chance of affecting Florida based upon NOAA and model predictions*.  These alerts may also include other weather events that Members should be aware of, but for which Members should not have direct, immediate concern.
*In some cases, we may decide to withhold Level 1 alerts for tropical events developing in areas that have little-to-no immediate potential for impacting Florida.
Member Response: Awareness
LEVEL 2
LOW-MODERATE
Alert will provide information to FSBIT Members in the entire state of Florida.  This level will provide information about tropical weather with a low-moderate potential of affecting Florida within 5 days.  This will include tropical waves with a moderate chance of development as well as tropical storms and hurricanes that are 5 days away from Florida with a low-moderate chance of affecting Florida based upon NOAA and model predictions*.  These alerts may also include other weather events that Members should be aware of, but for which Members should not have direct, immediate concern.
*In some cases, we may decide to withhold Level 2 alerts for tropical events developing in areas that have little-to-no immediate potential for impacting Florida.
Member Response: Awareness & Limited Action (Possible communication with internal Disaster Preparedness Team Members as to Knowledge of Weather Event)
LEVEL 3
MODERATE
Alert will provide information to FSBIT Members in the entire state of Florida.  This level will provide information about tropical weather with a moderate potential of affecting Florida within 3-5 days.  This will include tropical waves with a moderate-high chance of development as well as tropical storms and hurricanes that are 3-5 days away from Florida with a moderate chance of affecting Florida based upon NOAA and model predictions.  These alerts may also include other weather events that Members should be aware of with moderate concern.
Member Response: Awareness & Action with Stakeholders (Potential implementation of Disaster Preparedness Plans)
LEVEL 4
MODERATE-HIGH
Alert will provide information to all FSBIT Members within and in the vicinity of the 5-Day Forecast Cones issued by NOAA.  This level will provide information about Tropical Storms and Hurricanes with a potential to impact parts of Florida within 24 hours.   These alerts will come in with the “High Priority” setting in Microsoft Outlook used to alert Members of the importance of the email.  After a Level 4 Alert, Members in the 5-Day Forecast Cones will receive communications from the FSBIT Recovery Program Manager in order to ensure that the following are reviewed:  Emergency Contacts, Critical Assets, Member Expectations/Requirements, Pre-Staging of Assets, etc…
Member Response: Awareness, Implementation of Disaster Preparedness Plans, Communications with FSBIT Recovery Program Manager (Members should be actively preparing for the possibility of an event in their area)
LEVEL 5
HIGH
Alert will provide information to all FSBIT Members in the potential 3-Day/5-Day Forecast Cones issued by NOAA.  This level will provide information about Tropical Storms and Hurricanes with a potential to impact Florida within 1-3 days.   These alerts will come in with the “High Priority” setting in Microsoft Outlook used to alert Members of the importance of the email.  After a Level 5 Alert, Members in the Forecast Cones will receive communications from the FSBIT Recovery Program Manager in order to finalize disaster preparations, contact Emergency Contacts, confirm pre-staging of Assets and FSBIT Rapid Damage Assessment personnel, establish Post-Event Meeting Locations,  etc…
Member Response: Awareness, Execution of Disaster Preparedness Plans, Communications with FSBIT Recovery Program Manager (Members should be making final preparations for the possibility of an event in their area)
Latest From The National Weather Service Tallahassee:

Latest from the National Weather Service Tallahassee:
“URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
248 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021

FLZ108-112-114-115-271500-
/O.NEW.KTAE.WI.Y.0006.211028T0600Z-211030T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
Including the cities of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington,
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg,
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City,
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, Apalachicola,
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place,
and High Bluff
248 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 /148 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021/

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ THURSDAY TO
8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 40 to 45 mph.

* WHERE…Coastal Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Counties.

* WHEN…Late tonight through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS…Loose objects may be damaged or displaced.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 26 to 39 mph are
expected for at least 2 hours, or gusts between 40 to 57 mph for
any length of time are possible. Use extra caution when driving,
especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor
objects.”

As Recovery Program Managers for the FSBIT… Our Entire
Claims and Response Teams are On-Call to Support Your Needs.

FSBIT Emergency Hotline: 844-FMIT-CAT (844-364-8228)

FSBIT Alert:
Hurricane Irma Recovery Update
3+ Weeks from Landfall

 

How Do I Report Damages?
  • Members who have not reported damages or had Damage Assessments performed, should report any and all damages to Member-owned property caused by Irma to FSBIT as soon as possible.
  • The period for receiving a complimentary Damage Assessment of known damages to your insured assets is coming to an end. The purpose of these assessments is to document the post-loss condition of damaged assets. While not a formal adjustment, these assessments streamline the assigning of an adjuster and are used for reporting damages to insurance and documenting for potential Public Assistance purposes. Email irma@flcities.com to request a Damage Assessment along with a list of damaged locations/assets for us to review.
  • Alternatively, you can email irma@flcities.com directly with your claim information related to damaged covered property and covered vehicles. Please note the Damage Assessment method is the most effective and efficient method of claim reporting since it syncs with FSBIT’s claims system. Either way your claim-related communications will be addressed as quickly as possible.
When Will Adjusters Be Visiting My Damaged Locations?
  • Adjusters have been visiting Member locations this week as FSBIT is currently deploying a state-wide rollout of insurance adjusters.
  • Adjustment teams should be contacting you to schedule your site visits over the coming days.
  • Adjustment teams are focused on visiting losses to buildings and larger structures. Some of these may be at secure facilities, such as water plants. Please ensure the appropriate personnel are available when scheduling site visits..
How Do We Manage Repairs to Our Scheduled Buildings & Structures?
  • Irma caused widespread minor damages to many scheduled buildings and structures. With the application of the Named Storm Deductible (NSD) as standard part of municipal insurance programs in Florida, for this event deductibles change from the per occurrence P&C deductible (found on the Declarations Page) to the Named Storm Deductible, which is calculated using a percentage (typically 2%, 3%, or 5%) that is multiplied by the scheduled value of each building/structure. In effect, each scheduled asset will have its own deductible.
  • Due to the application of the NSD for wind-related damages, unfortunately many covered member damages to scheduled buildings and structures will fall below the deductible threshold for receiving insurance proceeds.
  • Members will need to manage the recovery of the below-deductible losses assets directly as they would not be eligible for FSBIT Turnkey Recovery program unless the Member has a contract with SynergyNDS, Inc. to perform recovery of assets below deductible. This is to protect FSBIT Members from potential issues with FEMA public assistance when using a Recovery Program Manager for under-deductible losses.
How Do We Manage Repairs to Our Covered Property in the Open?
  • We know that many Members have also experienced damage to Property in the Open (PITO), such as fencing, lighting, playground equipment, etc.
  • Covered PITO is addressed in a special endorsement in the 2016-17 policy. Covered PITO must not be excluded in the PITO Endorsement and must be located at a scheduled location in the policy.
  • Damages to PITO covered under the Endorsement are subject to a PITO sublimit (found on the Dec Page of the FSBIT Policy) with a minimum limit of $100,000 per Member).
  • The named storm deductible for PITO is triggered when damage amounts to all covered real property (building, structures, property in the open) exceed the Member’s P&C Deductible for Real Property (found on the Dec Page of the FSBIT Policy). Once triggered, the PITO deductible is calculated by multiplying the Named Storm Deductible Percentage in your Named Storm Deductible Endorsement (typically 2% ,3% or 5%) by the actual recovery cost of the covered PITO damages.
  • Example: Member P&C Deductible is $25,000 and NSD is 3%
  • Assume: Damage to scheduled buildings/structures > $25,000
  • Assume: Covered PITO damages of $50,000
  • PITO Deductible: 3% multiplied by $50,000 = $1,500
  • FSBIT Anticipated Proceeds: $50,000 – $1,500 = $48,500 (97%)
* Note: If damages to scheduled buildings & structures do not meet the P&C deductible, PITO damages are added to the total until the P&C deductible is met. Additional PITO damages after the P&C deductible is met would then be calculated using the NSD multiplied by the remaining costs to repair the PITO.
  • While most PITO is included in the Endorsement, the following assets are not covered and would need to be scheduled separately in the Real & Personal property schedule in order to receive coverage:
  • Signs & Scoreboards (excl. signs attached to buildings)
  • Pavilions & Shade Structures
  • Non-Fixed Assets (portable shade structures, trash cans, etc.)
  • Pumps
  • Please review the PITO Endorsement for more information
  • When repairing covered PITO damages, ensure that you are documenting a photo of the damages and keeping track of all costs incurred by your organization (overtime hours for salaried staff, hourly rates paid to subs, invoices for repairs, etc…) as these will need to be submitted to FSBIT for reimbursement.
How Do We Apply for Public Assistance through FEMA?
  • While much of the damage caused by Irma is covered under the FSBIT policy, most of Irma’s damage to Member buildings and larger structures will fall well below the Named Storm Deductibles triggered when Irma made landfall as a named storm in Florida.
  • Members can apply for reimbursement for repairs to these damages by applying for federal public assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  • Members need to ensure that they are following their internal procurement procedures for making repairs to damages assets. If Members’ internal procurement procedures prior to Irma include expedited processes for critical assets damaged due to catastrophic events, those will likely be respected by FEMA.
  • The first step in applying for FEMA Public Assistance is to go to www.floridapa.org and apply. Follow the instructions and fill out the information in order to register in the system.
  • FEMA has a site that answers commonly asked questions located at: https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-frequently-asked-questions
  • FEMA is currently busy responding to 3 major disasters (Harvey-TX, Irma-FL, Maria-PR). FSBIT anticipates that this will somewhat delay the process. Once Members begin scheduling their Kick-Off meetings, they should notify FSBIT using the propclaim@flcities.com email.
How is Debris Addressed by FSBIT?
  • Many Members are facing issues related to debris removal. In nearly all cases, debris from trees or any vegetation knocked over or damaged by the storm is not covered under the FSBIT Property Policy unless the debris is either:
    a) contacting an insured asset, or
    b) blocking immediate access to an insured asset & impeding recovery.
  • Any Members that have or are seeking a debris management contractor should ensure that your agreements with said contractor include verbiage that indemnifies and remunerates your organization specifically from errors made by the contractor during the debris management process that would disqualify your organization from FEMA Public Assistance. We also strongly suggest you consult with your organization’s attorney prior to any procurement to assure compliance with any existing or emergency orders or directives applicable to debris removal, FEMA funding or the like.
  • We have been getting requests regarding Member trees that have fallen on citizens’ homes/property.  In these cases, FLC will have to determine if the tree was dead or otherwise in a poor condition before rendering a coverage decision.  In most cases this is an “act of God” that would not be the fault of the FSBIT Member.  It is the homeowner’s responsibility to remove the fallen trees on their property and to mitigate additional damages.  Homeowners can be advised to file a claim with their homeowner’s insurance company.
Will FSBIT Provide Assistance with FEMA Reporting?
  • This is a very popular question among FSBIT Members. Through the FSBIT PACT (Public Assistance Closeout Team), we have worked with FEMA and Members on previous de-obligations from ‘04/’05 storms as well as recent Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew. We will be supporting Member FEMA PA Applications and associated project worksheet development, where requested, in order to minimize potential issues. We will work with the FEMA PAC specialist to review the project worksheet to ensure that there is no potential duplication of benefits and that the claim has been adjudicated correctly.  Information is already being captured in simpliCity under each Member’s claim to assist in the documentation process.
Continue to use #FLCityShare on Social Media posts and tweets to share what you need, share what you have, or to ask questions & share answers.
If you have damages and have not yet received assistance on behalf of FSBIT, please Click Here and fill out your information on the contact request page. Someone will be contacting you shortly to review with you.
  • Please Ensure That Recovery Operations Are Undertaken Safely. Click Here to download an Overview of Post Event Safety.
FSBIT Member:
Hurricane Nate made landfall over the weekend in the Mobile area as a CAT 1 Hurricane. FSBIT deployed assets to the Panhandle of Florida for immediate response and assessment capabilities for FSBIT Members with First Party Property coverage. The highest winds recorded were reportedly in the Navarre, FL area with gusts up to 46 mph.
We have reached out to most of the Members in the affected area and have received responses that Members fared well with no damage to structures or buildings to speak of. Most damages have occurred to trees and other vegetation causing debris that needs to be removed. Please read below for answers to commonly asked questions.
Who is Responsible for Fixing My Assets?
  • FSBIT will analyze coverage on every claim presented and render an adjudication and settlement for covered damages. FSBIT recognizes that as owners of your property, you have the right to undertake repairs to your property as quickly as possible. If you begin repairing/replacing damaged assets, you must ensure that you first have a Damage Assessment performed or assure photos and descriptions of the damages are recorded and transmitted to nate@flcities.com. Without this information, your property damage claim may be jeopardized.
How Do I Report Damages?
  • Report any and all damages to Member-owned property caused by Nate.
  • The best way to report damages is through the Trackdown Damage Assessment mobile application as damages are linked to existing assets and claims with photos and descriptions. FSBIT offers free Damage Assessments to Members who request them and provide a list of damaged locations for us to visit. Email propclaim@flcities.com to request a Damage Assessment along with a list of damaged locations/assets for us to review. These Damage Assessments will also allow us to direct resources to your affected locations.
  • Alternatively, you can email nate@flcities.com directly with your claim information related to damaged covered property and covered vehicles. Please note the Damage Assessment method is the most effective and efficient method of claim reporting since it syncs with FSBIT’s claims system. Either way your claim-related communications will be addressed a quickly as possible.
When Will Adjusters Be Able to Visit My Damaged Locations?
  • If you have reported damages to covered property to FSBIT, we will deploy an adjuster to your affected location(s). An adjuster will contact you to schedule the site visit as they are assigned by FSBIT.
How is Debris Addressed by FSBIT?
  • Some Members are facing issues related to debris removal. In nearly all cases, debris from trees or any vegetation knocked over or damaged by the storm is not covered under the FSBIT Property Policy unless the debris is either:
    a) contacting an insured asset, or
    b) blocking immediate access to an insured asset & impeding recovery.
  • Any Members that have or are seeking a debris management contractor should ensure that your agreements with said contractor include verbiage that indemnifies and remunerates your organization specifically from errors made by the contractor during the debris management process that would disqualify your organization from FEMA Public Assistance. We also strongly suggest you consult with your organization’s attorney prior to any procurement to assure compliance with any existing or emergency orders or directives applicable to debris removal, FEMA funding or the like.
  • We have been receiving questions regarding Members’ trees that have fallen on citizens’ homes/property. In these cases, FLC will have to determine if the tree was dead or otherwise in a poor condition before rendering a coverage decision. In most cases this is an “act of God” that would not be the fault of the FSBIT Member. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to remove the fallen trees on their property and to mitigate additional damages. Homeowners can be advised to file a claim with their homeowner’s insurance company.
Will FSBIT Provide Assistance with FEMA Reporting?
  • We don’t anticipate FEMA being a big actor in the Nate recovery. If Public Assistance is available to members, the FSBIT can support Member FEMA PA Applications and associated project worksheet development, where requested, in order to minimize potential issues. We will work with the FEMA PAC specialist to review the project worksheet to ensure that there is no potential duplication of benefits and that the claim has been adjudicated correctly. Information is already being captured in simpliCity under each Member’s claim to assist in the documentation process.
  • If applicable, Members are advised to contact SynergyNDS, Inc. (FSBIT PACT Manager) after they have scheduled their individual FEMA Kickoff meeting. Synergy is currently setting up additional contact information for the FSBIT PACT Team, which will be distributed in subsequent FSBIT Alert emails.

Damage Reporting Options (Updated with Lessons Learned through Irma):

  • Call 844-FMIT-CAT (844-364-8228) to request Damage Assessments for your affected locations. FSBIT learned through Irma that the Damage Assessment process offered through FSBIT is the fastest way to identify and report damages to FSBIT. Once you receive reports of initial damages, if any, FSBIT will deploy personnel to your organization to capture those losses using Trackdown, FSBIT’s proprietary Damage Assessment mobile application.
  • You can also choose to perform your own Damage Assessments using Trackdown. You can go to the Google PlayStore (for Android Devices) or the Apple AppStore (for Apple devices) and search for, “Trackdown – Government Edition” and install it on your device(s). FSBIT will be sending out Trackdown login information to Members in the potentially affected area over the next 48 hours.
  • Alternatively you can go online: http://insurance.flcities.com and login to your account and submit your loss notice(s). While FSBIT and Synergy are immediately notified of your loss submittal, it may delay the response and recovery process as the loss information for each asset is not captured automatically into our system.
  • While not encouraged due to the increased processing time for Members and FSBIT, Members can email damages due to Nate to nate@flcities.com. This may increase the processing time for your claim as this information will need to be entered into simpliCity manually.
County Emergency Managers List – For additional contact information about your county, please Click Here.

Latest from the National Hurricane Center:

“Hurricane Nate is centered near 24.5N 87.0W at 07/0900 UTC or
about 297 nm south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi
river. Nate is moving north-northwest at 19 kt. Estimated minimum
central pressure is 987 mb. Maximum sustained wind speed is 70 kt
with gusts to 85 kt. Numerous strong convection is from 23N-25N
between 85W-88W. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection
and tstms are elsewhere from 17N-29N between 82W-92W.”

The FSBIT is dedicated to supporting Members after Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall in the FL Panhandle yesterday afternoon/evening. FSBIT is currently gathering Storm Damage Reports from Rideout Personnel deployed throughout the Florida Panhandle. As expected with a disorganized Tropical Storm, we are primarily receiving reports of downed trees, power lines, and very minor damage to outdoor structures (shade structures, fencing, etc.).
Contact the CAT Team at the number above to request Immediate Assistance. Leave a Message if you do not get through the first time and we will call you back.

Storm Intensity Information:

Potential Tropical Cyclone – Disturbance not yet tropical cyclone with potential to develop w/in 48 hrs.
Tropical Depression: Tropical cyclone with Maximum Sustained Winds (“MSW”) less than 39 mph
S: Tropical Storm: Tropical cyclone with MSW between 39 mph and 73 mph
CAT 1 Hurricane: Tropical Cyclone with MSW between 74 mph and 95 mph
CAT 2 Hurricane: Tropical Cyclone with MSW between 96 -110 mph
CAT 3 Hurricane: Tropical Cyclone with MSW between 111 – 129 mph
CAT 4 Hurricane: Tropical Cyclone with MSW between 130 – 156 mph
CAT 5 Hurricane: Tropical Cyclone with MSW greater than 156 mph

NOAA Forecast Cone Details:

Solid Black Circle with “D” = Storm predicted to be at Tropical Depression force (MSW less than 39 mph)
Solid Black Circle with “S” = Storm predicted to be at Tropical Storm force (MSW less btw 39 – 73 mph)
Solid Black Circle with “H” = Storm predicted to be at Hurricane CAT 1-2 force (MSW btw 74 – 110 mph)
Solid Black Circle with “M” = Storm predicted to be at Hurricane CAT 3-5 force (MSW greater than 110 mph)

Forecast cone depicts only the potential location of the center of the storm, not the entire area of the storm. Storm may reach out hundreds of miles in all directions, depending upon its size.

Solid white area within the cone depicts track forecast uncertainty for days 1-3 of forecast
Stippled area depicts within cone depict uncertainty for days 4-5 of forecast

Coastal Watches and Warnings Info:

Orange Circle – current position of the center of the tropical cyclone
Yellow Line – coastal area under a tropical storm watch,
Blue Line – coastal areas under a tropical storm warning,
Pink Line – coastal areas under a hurricane watch,
Red Line – coastal areas under a hurricane warning,
.

FSBIT Alert Level – Dorian Follow Up

Ride-Out Teams Have Completed Performing Damage Assessments at Impacted Areas.

FSBIT Adjusting Teams from Connected Claim Services On-Site At Damaged Locations.

At This Point in Time, All Damages Reported Have Been Minimal: Fences, Light Poles, Etc.

If You Find Damages to Covered Assets And Have Not Yet Contacted FSBIT, Please Click The Link Below, Fill Out The Contact Form & Someone Will be in Contact With You.

Call 844-FSBIT-CAT (844-364-8228)
to contact the FSBIT Claims Center Hotline.
Email propclaim@flcities.com

to send damage related emails to FSBIT Claims Center.

Hurricane Dorian Follow Up:

  • Ride-Out Teams have completed performing Damage Assessments at impacted areas.
  • FSBIT Adjusting teams from Connected Claim Services are on-site and doing more in-depth investigations of damages in order to create professional loss estimates.
  • Majority of damages found thus far have been minimal property in the open, including fences and light posts.
  • For Immediate Assistance, Call 844-FSBIT-CAT (844-364-8228) to report any losses to your insured property and activate the FSBIT Turnkey Recovery program for immediate response to any property losses you may have incurred. Also:
  • Go online: http://insurance.flcities.com and login to your account and submit your loss notice(s). FSBIT and Synergy are immediately notified of your loss submittal.

  • County Emergency Managers List – For additional contact information about your county, please Click Here.
  • In order to assist us further, we have provided a simple way to let us know if you have damages to your property.

  • If you have damages and have not yet received assistance on behalf of FSBIT, please Click Here and fill out the contact form. Someone will be contacting you within 1 hour to review with you.

FSBIT Member Preparedness Actions:

  • Members should continue to monitor the system as well as FSBIT Alerts and local/national weather forecasts.
  • Members should implement internal mitigation procedures, if safe to do so, such as taking down removeable shades/covers, moving wind-affected assets (chairs, tables, umbrellas, etc.) to a sheltered location, and mitigating for potential flooding.
  • At this time, Rideout Teams are not currently being deployed, however, they remain on standby should the forecast rapidly change.
  • Due to the system not strengthening into a Tropical Storm this morning, there will not be a Webinar scheduled for today.
  • If you do not currently receive FSBIT Alerts and would like to be on the FSBIT Emergency contact list, click the red button below and fill out the necessary information to subscribe.

Damage Reporting Options:

  • For Immediate Assistance, Call 844-FSBIT-CAT (844-364-8228) to report any losses to your insured property and activate the FSBIT Turnkey Recovery program for immediate response to any property losses you may have incurred. Also:
  • Go online: http://insurance.flcities.com and login to your account and submit your loss notice(s). FSBIT and Synergy are immediately notified of your loss submittal.

  • County Emergency Managers List – For additional contact information about your county, please Click Here.
  • Storm Response Safe Work Practice – To Download, please Click Here.

Storm Imagery (Courtesy  https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ ):

Hurricane
Dorian

CAT 2
WIND:
105 MPH
Barometer:
964 mb
Current Movement:
N/NW 8 MPH
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