Following a wildfire or other disaster, getting back to normal can take some time. To assist in the recovery process, the Triple-I has compiled useful information around post-disaster safety, insurance coverage questions, and detailed guidance on how to file a claim.
If the power goes out, can you get reimbursed for spoiled food?
Following a major disaster like Hurricane Laura, extended power outages are common. According to poweroutage.us, nearly 500,000 customers in Louisiana and Texas were without power after the storm hit. However, most electric utility companies do not offer their customers reimbursements for food spoilage caused by long-term power outages.