More from the can't make this up files

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who gave his State of the State address on Tuesday as tornado warnings were active outside the state capitol, issued an executive order to include 49 counties under a state of emergency from tornadoes.
"Every government building except this one is closed in Tallahassee because of the weather."  DeSantis said at the start of the speech. "We just do what we do in Florida: We respond when these things happen...we'll handle any fallout is from these dangerous tornados."

Can't decide if this is Florida's version of Duck and Cover, or if it's a reassurance that paper towels will be available should the worst occur.  Cause if you live in Florida it's for sure you ain't getting both!

And in a sadder note - I have a FB friend who lives in Florida (this is the one I think I posted about earlier who was holding her breath and crossing anything that could be crossed that they would be approved for homeowner's insurance).  Her husband was out in the midst of the storm clearing debris and trying to cut off branches on trees that may endanger the roof.  Because they're already paying over $8000/yr for the new policy and can't afford any type of claim.

But yeah - DeSantis for President!

[Dave's Not Here Man]

Think I'll pass on that bid and probably pull it for Nikki in the primary. Pun intended.

I wonder where FL ranks in terms of federal disaster funds received over say, 40 years. Not funds paid/loaned directly to those impacted but the state itself. It would also be interesting to see the receipts on where/who/how much the state passes out those the handouts. When a hurricane rips through there the multi-million dollar beachfront homes' homeowners are all covered by that super expensive insurance, right? So that money is obviously prioritized for the folks that retire and move down there to live in trailer parks, right?

BTW- Read a story the other day about insurers in NC wanting to raise their premiums by 42%

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Hahahaha! Florida allows insurers to set up and buy policies from the state insurance company (the insurer of last resort in the state).
Those companies then turn around and raise rates for policy holders (and by raise, we're talking 50-100% in some cases). And when disaster strikes? Oh, those companies file for bankruptcy.

All perfectly legal in Florida, where they respond when these things happen.

I do feel sorry for the people who are life-long residents and don't have the money to move. And I feel sorry for the folks who are forced to move by a job relocation. Anyone who moves there voluntarily now - not so much.

[Dave's Not Here Man]

Wow. I had no idea. Yet not at all surprised.

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I was pretty shocked. Was reading an article about people who lost everything in hurricane Ian - was talking about retirees living out of their cars because their insurance company had gone bankrupt.

Then I read a second article talking about how these companies swoop in and rip people off. You can opt to stay on the state-funded insurance, but the letter that the new carrier sends looks pretty much like junk mail so lots of people toss it without opening it. One guy did open it and showed the letter to the WaPo. Entire letter talked about how they had been automatically transferred to the new company and how to contact them. Last line said the change would take place in 30 days unless you changed anything. No mention that one aspect of the 'change' was contacting the state and opting out.

Goes without saying that these companies lobbied like maniacs for the right to rip people off like this.

[Dave's Not Here Man]

Sounds like a "Fleecing Of America" story to me. I need to research it a little obviously but how much you want to bet the LLCs they set up are run by GOP donors? Are insurers even allowed by law to be LLCs? Bet they are in FL.