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July 2019
July 2019 BW PGA C.A.N.!, Page 7

From The Desk Of Jimmy Patronis

Dear Fellow Floridians, Below are five important hurricane preparedness tips items such as computers or major appliances.
Hurricane Season is to consider: 4. Consider additional living expense coverage.
here and you must prepare 1. Secure flood insurance coverage. Standard Additional living expense coverage which is included in
now before a storm takes homeowners’ insurance policies may not cover flood most homeowners’ policies pays some expenses for losses
aim at the Sunshine State. damage. If you live in a flood-prone area, contact your that leave homes unlivable during repairs. Such expenses
Experts predict as many as agent about obtaining flood insurance. Currently, there are could include limited hotel, restaurant and storage costs.
15 named storms and four more than 25 insurance carriers writing flood insurance 5. Do not wait until a storm approaches. Most property
major hurricanes this season policies in Florida’s private insurance market. Depending insurance companies require 30 days for changes to your
and it is imperative that you on your home’s location, you may qualify to enroll in the policy to take effect and do not accept new applications
prepare now to protect your National Flood Insurance Program. or requests to increase coverage once a hurricane watch
biggest investments – your 2. Get windstorm coverage. Some homeowners’ or warning has been issued for Florida. It is important not
home and business. insurance policies do not cover damage caused by to wait until a storm is imminent to verify coverages.
As we saw last year with Hurricane Michael, you may windstorms, such as hurricanes. Ask your insurance agent For additional hurricane financial preparedness tips
only have a few days to prepare once a storm nears Florida. about windstorm coverage today. or resources, visit MyFloridaCFO.com or contact my
Aside from getting shutters or plywood, flashlights, batteries, 3. Ensure you are adequately covered. The value of your Insurance Consumer Helpline by calling 1 (877) MY-FL-
water, and other necessary items to survive a storm, it’s home and possessions may have increased over time, or CFO (693-5236).
equally important to have the right insurance coverage. you may have made improvements or purchased expensive Sincerely,
Jimmy Patronis,
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

For The Record

Clerk And Comptroller’s

Award-Winning Report
Now Available

Protecting your tax
dollars and public funds is
one of my most important
responsibilities.
As your independently
elected Clerk and
Comptroller for Palm
Beach County, I am
committed to providing
you with straightforward
and transparent information
about how your tax dollars
are managed and spent.
For the past 13 years, my office has prepared Checks &
Balances: Your Guide to County Finances. This easy-to-read
report provides clear and concise information about Palm
Beach County’s financial health.
Each year, my team of skilled finance professionals
reviews an array of data that measures the financial
strength of Palm Beach County government. In addition to
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evaluate other important metrics, such as housing prices

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Checks & Balances is one of the many useful financial
publications created by my office. You can find it, along with
our more in-depth Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,
Characters Vs. on my website, mypalmbeachclerk.com/countyfinances.

It is my honor and privilege to serve as your Clerk and
Comptroller. Thank you for taking an interest in how your
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Sharon R. Bock, Esq.,
Clerk and Comptroller, Palm Beach County

July 27th Jurors Experience

Easier Check-In with Touch-
Backpack Screen Kiosks
Vs. Giveaway!
Exciting news for Palm Beach County jurors! Jurors can

now check in using our touch-screen kiosks when reporting
Get ready for the school year with a
5:30 PM brand new Palm Beach Cardinals back- for jury duty.
To use the kiosks, jurors simply scan the barcode on their

pack stuffed with school supplies! summons and follow the on-screen instructions.

Free Tickets August 6th

Kids Area
Vs.
K9/SWAT Demo
5:30 PM

A Night to Unite