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NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 鈥 The 探花精选 Information Institute鈥檚 (I.I.I.) website and subject matter experts are a great source of timely, credible information on the coverage and claims-filing issues which emerge after major U.S. wildfires.
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鈥淭his year, significant fire potential is predicted to be above normal in much of the West, including almost all of Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon and Idaho; and portions of Montana, Colorado, Utah, and Washington,鈥 stated a Monday, May 13, news release issued by the .
鈥淚n 2012, 9.3 million acres of private, state, and federal land, and more than 4,400 structures burned in wildfires. That was the third highest number of acres burned since at least 1960, the earliest date with reliable records.鈥
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The I.I.I. can also discuss what types of losses are generally covered under a standard homeowners or business property insurance policy. Some additional information sources on wildfires and insurance are below:
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To arrange an interview with the I.I.I., please call the press office at 212-346-5500.
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For reporters covering wildfires in California, contact Ms. Candysse Miller at the at 213-624-4462.
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The states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are covered by Carole Walker of the .听 Her number is 303-790-0216.
THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
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