FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org
NEW YORK, August 23, 2012 鈥 While the path of Tropical Storm Isaac is still unclear, the 探花精选 Information Institute (I.I.I.) has a number of experts who can provide information on the insurance implications of the storm.
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To arrange an interview with the I.I.I., please call the New York City press office at 212-346-5500.听You can reach the following I.I.I. spokespeople after hours at:听听听
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Lynne McChristian (for Florida-specific questions): 813-480-6446;
lynnem@iii.org
Elianne Gonzalez (for Spanish-speaking interviews): 954-389-9517;
elianneg@iii.org
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Wind damage from both tropical storms and hurricanes is covered under standard homeowners and business insurance policies. Flood damage resulting from storm surge caused by hurricanes is not covered under standard homeowners and renters insurance policies; however flood coverage is available from the (NFIP) and from a few private insurance companies.
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Damage to cars from hurricanes is covered under the optional comprehensive portion of an
auto insurance policy. This covers wind damage, flooding and even falling objects such as tree limbs. More than 75 percent of all Americans choose to purchase comprehensive auto coverage.
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The following hurricane-related online resources are also available to reporters:
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RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
CONSUMER INFORMATION
FACTS AND STATISTICS
VIDEOS
鈥溾 is a free mobile disaster preparedness app from the I.I.I. which delivers checklists, communication tools and vital safety tips to prepare users for hurricanes, wildfire, severe winter weather, earthquakes and other disasters.听鈥淜now Your Plan鈥 is the second in a series of apps created by the I.I.I and follows the hugely popular 鈥淜now Your Stuff鈥濃 Home Inventory app, which is available for both and platforms.
THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
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