When Disaster Strikes: Is Your Office Ready?
Presentation Category
04 APPRAISING PROPERTY
General Session Description
Learn how the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s Office (HCPA) managed two catastrophic events in just two weeks (Hurricanes Helene and Milton) from start to finish. From deploying field staff to support FEMA’s initial damage assessments to valuing hurricane-impacted properties and processing Catastrophic Event Tax Refund applications for more than 3,000 homeowners, HCPA navigated both successes and challenges that offer valuable lessons for other agencies facing similar situations.
Audience Expertise
General Interest (Appropriate for all experience level)
Location
Telus 104/105
Start Date
10-16-2026 8:30 AM
End Date
10-16-2026 9:30 AM
Moderator
Shila Kiander, MAAO, Mecosta County, Michigan
When Disaster Strikes: Is Your Office Ready?
Telus 104/105
Learn how the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s Office (HCPA) managed two catastrophic events in just two weeks (Hurricanes Helene and Milton) from start to finish. From deploying field staff to support FEMA’s initial damage assessments to valuing hurricane-impacted properties and processing Catastrophic Event Tax Refund applications for more than 3,000 homeowners, HCPA navigated both successes and challenges that offer valuable lessons for other agencies facing similar situations.