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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com Ìý

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ROHNERT PARK, CA, October 11, 2017 — Reporters covering the California wildfires are encouraged to contact the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Information Institute (I.I.I.) for information on insurance coverage and evacuation tips.

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and on Monday, October 9^th, mobilized additional firefighting and disaster response resources. Moreover, on October 9^th that it has authorized grants for 10 fires in California to help with the cost of staffing, emergency work, equipment and more.

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According to (Governor’s Office of Emergency Services) there are as many as 14 fires burning in eight counties and an estimated 20,000 people have evacuated.

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Janet Ruiz, I.I.I.’s California representative, and additional spokespeople are available to brief media representatives who are interested in understanding the coverages provided by standard property insurance policies to businesses, homeowners and renters impacted by wildfires. Spokespeople can also share information on how to get started with the recovery process, including the following tips:

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• If you have evacuated let your insurer know as you may have coverage for additional living expenses.
• Report claims to insurers as soon as possible to get the recovery process started. Many insurance companies have online and mobile claims options.
• As soon as local assistance centers are set up expect insurers to be on the ground to help with additional living expenses and claims filing.

• And more…

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The following online resources are also available to reporters:

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• Facts about wildfires
• Facts + Statistics: Wildfires Ìý

• Background on: Wildfires

• ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ for wildfires
• Insuring Your Business: Small Business Owner’s Guide to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

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The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its .

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THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 346-5500;