HURRICANE INSURANCE INFORMATION CENTER
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. insurance industry has established the Hurricane Insurance Information Center (HIIC). The HIIC is presently located at the Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi, 124 Riverview Drive, Flowood, MS 39232. The telephone number is 1-800-942-4242.
The HIIC provides on-the-spot information on the insurance industry’s response to the catastophe, supplying claim filing tips and maintaining a dialogue with the public through an active consumer outreach program. The Center also acts as a primary source of insurance information to the media.
This Web site (www.disasterinformation.org) offers information on insurance coverages and refers people to insurers, government agencies, and other sources of assistance.
The insurance industry created similar disaster insurance information offices following major catastrophes, including Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Northridge Earthquake in 1994, the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York City and last year's Florida hurricanes. These disaster offices provide insurance information to thousands of displaced homeowners and businesses in restoring communities
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