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The U.S. Government Accountability Office was asked to review and report on federal contracting activity to support the work of FEMA and other federal agencies related to the response to the 2017 hurricanes.

New Educational Alliance Will Provide Resources to Inform and Educate Property Owners FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA February 26, 2018 – The FAIR Foundation, a leading Florida-based consumer advocacy group and champion for creating safer, stronger and more resilient communities through consumer …

During its final meeting of the 2018 Regular Legislative Session yesterday, February 20, 2018, the Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance advanced SB 1454, a bill that would eliminate the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund cash build-up factor.  

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners held a public hearing today, February 20, 2018, to address the reinsurance collateral provisions of the Bilateral Agreement Between the United States of America and the European Union on Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance

Florida insurer financial stability rating service Demotech issued its most recent update on February 9, 2018, in which it advised that reinsurers will also be reviewed during the coming year.

The South Florida Regional Planning Council and Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce announced a public forum scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at which participants will learn about tips and tools for business continuity and the resources that are available to assist business owners from the Florida “Stakeholder Business Development Commitment” (also known as the “SBDC”) following Hurricane Irma.

National experts will share innovative strategies in recovering from tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, hurricanes and more at the 2018 National Tornado Summit. The 7th annual event will be held Feb. 26-28 in Oklahoma City.

Governor Rick Scott today announced that, at his direction, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with assistance from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, has signed an agreement with Monroe County to assist in the clean-up and removal of marine debris caused by Hurricane Irma.

Aspen Institute scholars Conor McKay, Ethan Pollack and Alastair Fitzpayne recently noted that growth in non-traditional work has contributed to a long-term decline in the percentage of unemployed workers eligible for unemployment insurance.  Their paper, published January 29, 2018, recapped that …

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds are now available as a result of the recent Presidential Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Irma (FEMA 4337-DR-FL).