FMIT ALERT

Level 1:

Low: Tropical Storm Francine Has Formed in the Gulf of Mexico
 

Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is projected to make landfall in Louisiana.

 

While Francine is not expected to directly impact Florida, outer bands will create potential impacts for portions of the panhandle as early as tomorrow morning. The potential impacts include heavy rains, high wind, isolated flooding, and elevated risk of tornadic activity.

 

A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for the Alabama Gulf Coast as far east as the AL/FL border.

 

FMIT Members are advised to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Francine continues to track towards the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. The FMIT and Synergy are standing by to support potential impacts

 

In addition to your policy, FMIT offers unique coverage endorsements to support Members such as Property Damage Mitigation Coverage and Extra Expense to support operations following Hurricane Debby. For more information, please reach out to a member of the FMIT catastrophe team at the number listed below. FMIT’s Catastrophe Claims Center in Orlando and Emergency Operations Center in Melbourne remain active to support Members.
 

* This alert is sent to members of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) as part of their industry-leading property insurance recovery program. These alerts keep FMIT Members aware of impending events as well as provide strategic and tactical information with regard to FMIT response activity in the event of a disaster.



To Report Damages To Your Property

Call 844-FMIT-CAT (844-364-8228)
to contact the FMIT Claims Center Hotline.

 

 

Alert Date & Time:

3:00 PM EST, Tuesday, September 10th, 2024

FMIT Discussion:

  • Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Strengthening is expected as Francine tracks further through the Gulf tonight into tomorrow morning.
  • Models currently show Tropical Storm Francine strengthening into a Hurricane tomorrow morning.
  • Current models project Tropical Storm Francine to track towards the coast of Louisiana with outer bands causing potential impacts to the Panhandle and West Coast of Florida.
  • Regardless of further development Tropical Storm Francine with bring strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flood impacts to portions of the state.
  • The FMIT TurnKey Recovery Program is standing by to support FMIT Members should damage occur.

FMIT Member Preparedness Actions:

  • Members should continue to monitor Tropical Storm Francine through FMIT Alerts and local/national weather forecasts.

Damage Reporting Options:

  • Call 844-FMIT-CAT (844-364-8228) to report any losses to your insured property and activate the FMIT 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). FMIT and Synergy are immediately notified of your loss submittal.
  • County Emergency Managers List - For additional contact information about your county, please Click Here.

Post Event Safety:

  • Please Ensure That Recovery Operations Are Undertaken Safely. Click Here to download an Overview of Post Event Safety.

 

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