Storm victims should get written estimates on a company letterhead from potential contractors, the Texas Department of Insurance advises. (Photo: Lucanus Ollivierre/AP)
People in the wake of Hurricane Beryl should contact their insurance carrier as soon as possible.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued a statement on Mon., Juny 8 with insurance tips for victims in the storm's path, which include
- Filing an immediate claim;
- Assessing flood damage and coverage, and;
- Avoiding contractor scams as cleanup and rebuilding begins.
As of Wed., July 10, nearly 1.7 million Texans were still without power because of storm.
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