Nota de Prensa

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Contact: Office of Communications, Communications@MyFloridaCFO.com, 850.413.2842

Department of Financial Services COVID-19 Activity Update
March 18, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) provided new updates on Department activities regarding COVID-19.
 
• The Department of Financial Services (DFS) conducted a stress test today of DFS telework capabilities.
• The CFO sent a message to DFS staff to encourage telework capabilities, social distancing, and underscore the importance of their health and safety.
• The CFO held a conference call with Fire Chiefs statewide to discuss availability of equipment and prioritizing first responders for COVID-19 testing.
• The CFO spoke with Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Director Jared Moskowitz on prioritizing first responders for COVID-19 testing and protective equipment.
• The CFO joined a conference call with the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) regarding COVID-19 response.
• The CFO held a call with Senate President Bill Galvano and House Speaker Jose Oliva regarding the budget.

 

About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. El Oficial Principal de Finanzas Patronis trabaja todos los días para luchar contra el fraude de seguros, apoyar a los bomberos de la Florida y garantizar que las finanzas del estado sean estables para respaldar el crecimiento financiero del estado. Siga las actividades del Departamento en Facebook (FLDFS) y Twitter (@FLDFS).