FMIT Alert Level 4: Potential Tropical Cyclone 3 Intensifies Into Tropical Storm Cindy as it Remains Mostly Stationary in The Gulf. Flash Flood Watch Issued For Majority of Panhandle Counties.

FMIT Discussion

• Potential Tropical Cyclone Three intensifies into Tropical Storm Cindy.
• Current satellite imagery shows Tropical Storm Cindy is mostly stationary in the Gulf.
• Cindy is expected to resume motion toward the northwest later today and eventually make landfall in the central Gulf Coast Thursday.
• Flash Flood Watch is currently in effect for most counties in the Panhandle.
• Due to the system’s East-loaded nature, Florida is currently feeling the effects of the Storm that may last over the next 3-5 days. Heavy rains in the Panhandle are projected to reach up to 5″-8″ by the time the storm clears.
• Ride Out teams are being stationed in the Panhandle and Tallahassee areas to assist Members with the response and recovery process.

FMIT Member Preparedness Actions

• Members should already be implementing Emergency Response Procedures with special emphasis on flood recovery.
• Members would be well advised to begin communications with internal emergency response leadership.
• Please report all damages to buildings and other property to FMIT using one of the following options below:

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.