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NEW YORK, June 25, 2012 — Reporters covering Tropical Storm Debby can consult the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Information Institute (I.I.I.) for insurance coverage issues, claims-filing tips and facts and statistics on hurricanes and tropical storms.

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Meteorologists now expect 13 tropical storms this year and five hurricanes, two of which will be intense—Category 3 or higher, with winds in excess of 111 miles per hour. Two tropical storms, Alberto and Beryl, formed before the official beginning of the hurricane season. A third storm, Chris, became the year’s first hurricane on June 19. It formed unusually far north, close to Newfoundland, but posed no threat to land.Ìý

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The I.I.I.’s subject-matter experts can discuss what types of losses are generally covered under a standard homeowners or business property insurance policy. To arrange a media interview, please call the I.I.I.’s Media Relations department at 212-346-5500or the I.I.I.’s Florida media representative Lynne McChristian at 813-480-6446. For information and resources on hurricanes and insurance, see below.

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RELATED LINKS

Issues Update: Catastrophes

Facts and Statistics: Hurricanes and Hurricane Facts and Market Share

Brochure: Settling ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Claims After a Disaster

Articles: Homeowners and Renters ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Consumer Basics; Do I Need Business Interruption ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡?

Videos:ÌýFiling a Homeowners ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Claim: Six Steps; Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness

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