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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org

NEW YORK, June 2, 2015 — Reporters covering the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, which started on June 1 and ends on November 30, can contact the (I.I.I.) for information, analysis and interviews.

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The I.I.I. has English and Spanish-language experts who can discuss the economics of insuring against disasters, provide consumer tips and coverage information, and give a historical perspective on Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on August 29, 2005. A full list of the I.I.I.’s spokespeople can be found .

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Wind damage from both tropical storms and hurricanes is covered under standard homeowners, renters and business insurance policies. Flood damage resulting from storm surge caused by hurricanes is excluded under standard policies; flood coverage is available, however, from FEMA’s (NFIP) and from a few private insurance companies.

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Damage to cars from either tropical storms or hurricanes is covered under the optional comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy. This includes 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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Following is a selection of our resources:

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CHECKLIST

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RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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FACTS AND STATISTICS

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VIDEOS

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TOOLS

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• – Mobile App
• - Home Inventory Software

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The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its . Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found .

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

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