Insurance Commissioner King Deploys Staff to Augusta and Valdosta Following Hurricane Helene

www.oci.georgia.gov, Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, October 1, 2024

ATLANTA – Following the severe damage brought by Hurricane Helene, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that he is deploying agency staff to set up a Hurricane Claims Village in Augusta and Valdosta to assist Georgians who have been impacted by the storm.

At the Catastrophe Claims Village, policyholders can meet face-to-face with professionals in the insurance industry who can help them file a claim or answer any insurance-related questions they may have. The Catastrophe Claims Village will include representatives from the Georgia Department of Insurance and major insurance carriers.

Members of Commissioner King’s Criminal Investigations Division will also be on hand to investigate any potential fraudulent activity and educate residents on how to protect themselves from post-disaster insurance scams.

EVENT DETAILS

Augusta Claims Village                                                              

The Home Depot                                                                                   

499 Bobby Jones Expy, Ste B,   Augusta, GA 30907                                                     

Thursday, 10/03/2024 - 10:00AM - 7:00 PM 

Friday, 10/04/2024 - 10:00AM - 5:00 PM

Claims Village Valdosta

The Home Depot

1825 Norman Dr, Valdosta, GA 31601

Thursday, 10/03/2024 - 10:00AM - 7:00 PM

Friday, 10/04/2024 - 10:00AM - 5:00 PM

Georgians who are unable to attend the event are encouraged to call our Consumer Services Hotline for assistance at 1-800-656-2298, available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

News Article: https://oci.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-10-01/insurance-commissioner-king-deploys-staff-augusta-and-valdosta-following