Evers To Host Community Preparedness Forum Next Week

August 18, 2015

September is National Preparedness Month and State Senator Greg Ever is inviting local residents to take action and make a plan. Residents and business owners are invited to the join a panel of experts on Tuesday, August 25th at the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio Building in the WSRE Studio for a one of a kind community preparedness event.

Panelists include  Evers; Tasha Carter from the Division of Consumer Services at Florida’s Department of Financial Services; Escambia County Emergency Manager John Dosh; Escambia County Risk Management Officer Robert Dye; , Jay Neal from the Florida Association for Insurance Reform (FAIR); and Paul Handerhan from the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA). The event will highlight:

• Insurance related legislation.
• Pre-loss documentation and making sure you have the right coverage. A free insurance policy review will be available
• The things you need to know to do after a loss.
• Insurance premium and mitigation issues.
• How to avoid being the victim of scammers and
• A review of all of the valuable local resources available in Escambia County.

Evers said that it is important for Panhandle residents to remain vigilant, particularly during hurricane season which runs through November 30th.

“When individuals and communities are better educated about the tools that are available to them they have a better chance of making a full financial recovery after a loss. Our community is no stranger to catastrophic losses, but it’s been quite some time since we’ve suffered a major hurricane. It’s not a matter of if – it’s a matter of when. It’s imperative that everyone be prepared and this event is a great way to start.”

The experts will make their presentations and be on hand to answer any questions. Participants will receive a free insurance policy review (bring an insurance policy) and valuable take home materials.

Comments

2 Responses to “Evers To Host Community Preparedness Forum Next Week”

  1. nancy dominguez on August 21st, 2015 10:50 am

    We hope to see you there to share important preparedness information with you. Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

  2. 429SCJ on August 18th, 2015 8:01 am

    Mr Evers, we have take action, and we do have a plan.

    Homeland Security, 1st Cottage Hill Volunteers.

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