On Wednesday, the Allstate insurance company set up a mobile claims unit in the parking lot of Home Depot off
"We are out here today to assist customers with either filing a claim or following up on a current claim, answering questions, just anything they may need," Datte said. "We'll be here as long as we need to be."
Datte said she expects to see claims for wind and water damage and that "it's never a bad idea" to file a claim, "especially with disasters like this one."
The four main ways to file an insurance claim, she said, are online, via phone, stopping by the mobile unit or in person with your agent -- who's probably pretty busy right now, and might not be able to respond immediately.
"That's one of the reasons we're here," Datte said.
Many people don't have insurance, or have needs beyond what their insurance covers, and that's where
Mills stressed that "
Mills said that Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are reaching out to those affected, including those in shelters, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. People can also register for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585
Be prepared to offer information including
Mills said
Mills said those registering for disaster assistance who can't live in their homes should report that their home is not safe to occupy.
He said that "
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