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Consumer Alert - National Preparedness Month

 

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth! With Californians facing risks from flooding, wildfire, earthquake, and extreme heat getting ready can save lives & keep insurance costs low. 

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One way homeowners can do their part to protect their homes and communities before a fire is implement the actions in the Safer from Wildfires approach. Learn more about Safer from Wildfires here: https://t.co/Tb3YDLHLBt 

 

 

During #NationalPreparednessMonth, Commissioner Lara urges all Californians in wildfire risk areas to take steps to prepare for a possible wildfire. Learn more about these steps at https://bit.ly/3kZUrCL 

 

 

Commissioner @ICRicardoLara reminds homeowners to consider flood insurance during #NationalPreparednessMonth. Following the state’s recent devastating wildfires, a reminder that standard homeowners’ #insurance does not cover most flood or mudslide damage. More info: https://bit.ly/3t4E4Hb 

 

 

#Earthquakes are happening almost daily in #California. The possibility of a large-scale earthquake is more likely with each passing day. Be prepared before the next big earthquake! Check out these CDI resources: http://bit.ly/2JpiEkY

 

 

Your insurance has you covered during a heat wave! Health insurance is there for you if you experience any symptoms of heat related illness & home warranties can help repair or replace your air conditioning unit or other appliances that may overheat. Check out our consumer alert for keeping safe during heat waves: https://t.co/ThspnApmGr

 


Led by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the California Department of Insurance is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. Under the Commissioner’s direction, the Department uses its authority to protect Californians from insurance rates that are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, oversee insurer solvency to pay claims, set standards for agents and broker licensing, perform market conduct reviews of insurance companies, resolve consumer complaints, and investigate and prosecute insurance fraud. Consumers are urged to call 1-800-927-4357 with any questions or contact us at www.insurance.ca.gov via webform or online chat. Non-media inquiries should be directed to the Consumer Hotline at 800-927-4357. Teletypewriter (TTY), please dial 800-482-4833.

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