PSA From Insurance Commissioner Poizner
Incident: Jesusita Wildfire
Released: 5/14/2009
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER POIZNER ISSUES PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SANTA BARBARA WILDFIRE VICTIMS
Insurance Commissioner Poizner today issued a public service announcement with useful insurance tips for Santa Barbara wildfire victims.
Transcript of the attached PSA:
This is Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner. If you are a victim of the recent devastating wildfires, you may soon discover that dealing with repairs, insurance coverage or the rebuilding process can be very frustrating. If you haven't done so already, you should keep good notes on all conversations with the adjuster or any insurance company representative. Make sure potential contractors are properly licensed, and retain all receipts for reimbursement, subject to your deductible. For assistance, call the California Department of Insurance at 1-800-927-HELP. That's 800-927-HELP.
Last week, Commissioner Poizner reminded residents were evacuated due to the Jesusita Fire that they may be eligible for reimbursement for additional living expenses due to mandatory evacuations.
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Please visit the Department of Insurance Web site at www.insurance.ca.gov. Non media inquiries should be directed to the Consumer Hotline at 800.927.HELP. Callers from out of state, please dial 213.897.8921. Telecommunications Devices
for the Deaf (TDD), please dial 800.482.4833.
