Category Archives: Homeowners Insurance
More days of darkness, heat: Florida hurricane recovery won’t be fast in the time of COVID-19
Source: Miami Herald By: Adriana Brasileiro and Alexis Harris Every year before hurricane season, Florida Power & Light and others on the front lines of disaster response make plans to bring reinforcements from other states to help if a big one hits. In the past, contractors and crews have come from as far away… Read More »
Florida Congresswoman Requests Longer Hurricane Season
Source: Insurance Journal By Mike Schneider Even though the six-month Atlantic hurricane season lasts as long as a typical Major League Baseball season, a Florida congresswoman thinks it needs to be longer. Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration June 17 requesting that the start of the… Read More »
FEMA approves additional $10.3 million for Panama City
Source: Panama City News Herald Panama City is set to receive about $10.3 million in additional FEMA funds for reimbursement of debris removal costs following Hurricane Michael. According to a press release from FEMA, between Oct. 10, 2018 and Nov. 24, 2018, workers removed more than 1.2 million cubic yards of debris from public rights of… Read More »
Black Mold Symptoms and Health Effects
Mold in homes can be a costly and a dangerous problem, particularly when infestations of toxic black mold occur. The symptoms and health effects of black mold exposure and black mold poisoning cover a wide range of health problems, but understanding the indicators can help keep you and your family safe. Toxic black mold… Read More »
Hurricane Michael: $1 Billion for Community Recovery Funds
It’s been almost a year and a half since Hurricane Michael took its toll on Florida’s Panhandle, and unfortunately, communities are still dealing with its effects- however, there has been some recent good news for those affected residents. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that there would be $1 billion in aid that will go towards… Read More »
FEMA Releases New Floodplain Maps
FEMA has released new flood maps that has left homeowners with mixed emotions. Some have learned that their homes have gained elevation, while others are feeling uneasy after discovering they have lost it. Bay side homes seem to have gotten better news, while ocean side homes are dealing with updates that are not ideal…. Read More »
Bay County Code Enforcement Hearing Updates
Due to the effects of Hurricane Michael, Bay County Code Enforcement has had an extremely large amount of properties that have had to be managed because of damages. Code enforcement was suspended up until around April of last year, but when code enforcements began once again, it was clear that many properties needed to… Read More »
Destin’s Storm Damage- ILG Can Tell You What You Need to Know
The city of Destin has undergone an immense amount of damage after a storm hit a little over a week ago. Trees and other debris have been thrown around, and there has been property damage and flooding. There was also damage caused by metal awnings and other items picked up by winds and tossed… Read More »
Storm wreaks havoc in Destin – ILG has you covered.
The National Weather Service’s warnings to Northwest Florida residents came true, as storms literally mowed down parts of Destin and surrounding areas Thursday morning, damaging several traffic lights, as well as several homes and commercial structures. There were also reports of two townhome fires that possibly could have started as a result of lightening from… Read More »
Bay County Jail’s Hurricane Michael Repairs: An Update
Major Rick Anglin has confirmed that the repairs needed due to Hurricane Michael for Bay County Jail is approximately 98% complete. While this hurricane occurred about 15 months ago, the repairs are just now coming to an end, with only security fencing and the lighting left to be completed. There was a total of… Read More »
