A recent Fire/Explosion affected the top floors of an apartment /condo building in the Carrasquilla district of Panama City. Several residents were seriously injured and there was extensive damage to the structure and contents. Cement does burn;
Emergency numbers: : Police 104; Fire 103; Health 911
Authorities are not allowing the residents of the condo to return to their apartments and have declared the building unsafe!
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/explosion-victims-may-remain-homeless
This is a link to check your driving record here in Panama. You will need to have your drivers license handy to submit the control number (small numbers on lower right side):
A very positive report about Panama’s Insurance Industry: For further information contact: WhatsApp or call Kevin at +507-6674-1063 WhatsApp or call Carmen at +507-6613-1063, Direct 322-1605 Email: panasurance@gmail.com
Earthquake coverage is included in Panama Fire Insurance policies. We separate "structure" and "contents" policies that usually include coverage for fire, explosion, lightning, EARTHQUAKE, windstorm, Debris removal, flood and water damage, filtration/leaks, and more.
The "minor accident " form is available on line. The law has been enacted, but for the moment I recommend that you do not move the vehicle until your Insurance Company "roadside assistance" representative arrives at the scene to guide you.
Here is the link to the new "minor accident form" to be used in the event of a no-fault type of collision:
Several insurance clients have communicated to me that the Panama Transito police have stopped them for an infraction or at one of the frequent roadblocks and asked them to provide various documents. In some cases, the vehicle was impounded for failure to produce a "valid" drivers license,