Don't Get Burned January 2019

4 Public awareness and education are the keys to helping those affected by disasters to identify and avoid future problems. Deal only with licensed contractors. Ask to see the contractor’s “pocket license,” together with other identification. If the person claims to be representing a contractor, but cannot show you a contractor’s license or home improvement salesperson registration card, call the contractor and find out if the person is authorized to act on the contractor’s behalf. Get the contractor’s license number and call the CSLB’s toll- free automated telephone number at 1-800-321-2752 to verify that the license is valid, or log onto the internet and access their website at www.cslb.ca.gov for the information. Public Adjusters Public Adjusters are licensed by the California Department of Insurance. To verify a Public Adjuster’s license call the California Department of Insurance at: License Bureau: 1-800-967-9331 916-322-3555 Consumer Hot line: 1-800-927-4357 Or 213-897-8921 TYY: 1-800-482-4833 Website: www.insurance.ca.gov Check Them Out