Jimmy Patronis: $3.1 Million in Hazard Mitigation Awards for Florida Panhandle

“Three years ago, Hurricane Michael devastated my hometown of Panama City and the Florida Panhandle when it made landfall as a massive Category 5 storm,” said Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. “The destruction was unfathomable and heartbreaking, with many families losing what they had worked a lifetime to achieve. This storm was so significant that according to OIR, more than $8.5 billion in insurance claims have been paid. I’m thankful that Governor DeSantis was on the ground in Bay County his first full day in office to stand alongside the men and women of Northwest Florida and let our communities know they would not face recovery alone. I want to remind Floridians that hurricane season lasts through November 30th and I encourage everyone to stay on guard and ensure you’re prepared before the next storm takes aim at our state. Thank you to Governor DeSantis for his unwavering support of our hard-working Panhandle communities impacted by this historic storm.”