I think this would be a great solution for the whole country if the congress would pass a National Catastrophic Insurance plan to cover flood, wind damage, fires and earthquakes. This way the whole country can participate in the plan with the hopes of lowering the ridiculus insurance rates.
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A House panel OK'd expanding an insurance program to cover wind damage — which could bring comfort to Florida residents — but the plan has Republican critics.
BY MARIA RECIO
Miami Herald
WASHINGTON –
A bill beginning to move through the U.S. House could dramatically change the way windstorm insurance is sold in Florida and other hurricane-prone coastal states.
The Whole Story…
Tallahassee says they are lowering our taxes, but the county and city governments are raising the fees. I guess the people that run the cities feel different than the rest of us about the cost of living down here.
The story:
Florida cities and counties raising fees to offset losses from property tax cuts
Some services cut, but others will be costlier
By John Kennedy | Tallahassee Bureau
July 21, 2007 TALLAHASSEE
Cities and counties across Florida are tightening their belts as they face a state-ordered cut in property-tax collections ranging as high as 9 percent this year. But local governments are finding other ways to tap into residents' wallets.Scores are slapping higher fees on everything from water, sewer and fire protection to burial plots, overdue library books, admission to parks and pools and garbage pickup.
I just read this article in the Sun-Sentinel
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty put the state's homeowner insurance companies on notice Tuesday they had better comply with new insurance laws or face state action.
Florida adopted two insurance laws, one in January and the other in June, that required property insurers to offer policies without windstorm or property contents coverage starting July 1.
The big issue appears to be that the forms have not been approved for the insurance companies and the Insurance companies are begrudgingly complying. Some agencies are approved, some seem like they are not ready for change.
It sounds like this is going to be a mess for a while.
The future is coming faster then we know
From Popular Mechanics – a video of new technology
http://www.perceptivepixel.com/
Both show the same technology but it really makes you think about the possibilities…
Are you taking a trip this Summer?
I took some time to compile my views on packing for a trip.
How to Pack for a trip
It is becoming more complicated to go anywhere – even in this country.
Be sure you know what you are carrying in you bags and on your person. It could cause you some headaches if you are not careful.
Have a safe vacation…
