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

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NEW YORK, September 2, 2016 — Reporters covering ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ implications of the hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans are encouraged to contact the (I.I.I.) for information, expert interviews and analysis.

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The I.I.I. can provide coverage information and claims filing tips, as well as historical data and background on hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding and other catastrophes, including the following:

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• backgrounder
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• Facts and statistics on and
• (including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and the Northeast).
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Wind damage from tropical storms, hurricanes and tornadoes is covered under standard homeowners, renters and business insurance policies. Flood damage resulting from heavy rain, storm surge and hurricanes is excluded under standard policies. Flood coverage is available, however, from FEMA’s (NFIP) and from a few private insurers.

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Damage to cars from 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.

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Media Inquiries

I.I.I. spokespeople are available for interviews and can also arrange for you to speak with other I.I.I. subject matter experts.

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Florida:

• Lynne McChristian: 813-480-6446; lynnem@iii.org
• Elianne González (Spanish-language):954-684-4410; elianneg@iii.org

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Georgia:

• Bill Davis, Southeastern Media Representative: 770-331-9279; billjoe@bellsouth.net

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New York:

• Michael Barry, Vice President, Media Relations: 917-923-8245; michaelb@iii.org
• Jeanne Salvatore, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer: 917-612-4088; jeannes@iii.org
• Loretta Worters, Vice President, Communications: 917-620-0982; lorettaw@iii.org

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Other online resources available to reporters include:

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS APPS

® Home Inventory tool

® Disaster preparedness checklists

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VIDEOS

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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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