Homeowners dealing with damage from Hurricane Milton are now looking to their insurance companies to fix up and rebuild.
Now is the time to file a claim if you have damage from Hurricane Milton, according to industry experts.
One block in Holiday Pines in St. Lucie County was hit hard and as homeowners clean up, the next move is important.
“I don’t have a plan right now to get back on track,” Shane Ostrander said, “but our next is going to be finding a place to stay permanently and clean all this up.”
Ostrander lost everything. His home is demolished but he has insurance to rebuild from Citizens.
Insurance experts said it’s important to contact your insurance company as soon as you can.
“At the very least begin the process by taking that first step,” said Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute. “So many insurers make it so easy for you, with mobile apps you can start the process that way.”
Homeowners are also cautioned not to cave in to pressure to sign away insurance rights.