For the most part, insurers say an approaching nor'easter today will not hamper efforts to address claims from Superstorm Sandy—at least so long as conditions remain safe.
"The new storm will not affect our current operation," says State Farm spokeswoman Arlene Lester. "Our adjusters will remain in the field as long as it is safe to do so."
Storm warnings are active for parts of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. Winter Storm Athena—the first winter storm to get a name under The Weather Channel's new naming system—could drop 3-to-5 inches of snow in these areas. Accumulations of slush are expected elsewhere, in places such as Baltimore.
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