'Insurance villages' opening in the Bay Area after Milton. Here's where and when

'Insurance village' opening Monday

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, those impacted by the storm can get help filing claims at an "insurance village" in Bradenton. That site opens Monday, with three more opening in other parts of the Tampa Bay area this week.

BRADENTON, Fla. - Insurance companies are coming together at so-called "insurance villages" to help those impacted by Hurricane Milton with the process of filing claims.

The setup is similar to an insurance village that opened in Clearwater after Hurricane Helene, at which more than 30 property, flood and auto insurance companies were represented during the first day.

READ: Help navigating insurance claims after a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton

Where are the insurance villages located?

Four sites are opening in the Tampa Bay area this week, with the first opening in Bradenton on Monday.

Bradenton

Bradenton City Hall, auditorium building
Opening Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Tuesday

Clearwater

Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd.
Opening Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Wednesday

Lakeland

RP Funding Center – Sikes Hall
Opening Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Wednesday

Plant City

Florida Strawberry Festival
Opening Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Thursday

What to bring to an insurance village

ID
Insurance cards
Photos and documentation of damage
Any repair estimates you may have received

Policyholders are welcome, regardless of whether the claims process has already begun.

Organizers are asking that only those who need help filing claims with their existing insurance company show up, as it is expected to be busy each day.