Mercury Insurance Group Toll-Free Claims Hotline: 800-987-6000
CLEARWATER, Fla., July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance Group
emergency response teams have mobilized to support its policyholders with
claims resulting from Hurricane Dennis. The response teams are now in place
and prepared to immediately deploy to impacted areas as soon as allowed by
Florida officials.
In preparation for Hurricane Dennis, Mercury is working closely with
Florida's Department of Insurance, and Mercury will establish computerized,
mobile claims centers in Florida's impacted areas at locations to be
designated by the Department, according to Jack Dougherty, Mercury's Vice
President Eastern Region.
Mercury staff appraisers will begin canvassing damaged areas in
easily-identifiable claims response vehicles, literally making house calls and
issuing checks to its impacted policyholders -- and, in some cases,
immediately replacing damaged vehicle windows.
Mercury policyholders with questions regarding their coverage for damage
caused by Hurricane Dennis should call Mercury's toll-free claims hotline,
800-987-6000.
In preparing for a hurricane, the American Red Cross (redcross.org)
suggests:
* Listen to the advice of local officials, and leave if they tell you to
do so.
* Complete preparation activities.
* If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors, away from windows.
* Be aware that the calm "eye" is deceptive; the storm is not over. The
worst part of the storm will happen once the eye passes over and the
winds blow from the opposite direction. Trees, shrubs, buildings, and
other objects damaged by the first winds can be broken or destroyed by
the second winds.
* Be alert for tornadoes. Tornadoes can happen during a hurricane and
after it passes over. Remain indoors, in the center of your home, in
a closet or bathroom without windows.
* Stay away from floodwaters. If you come upon a flooded road, turn
around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and
waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car and climb to
higher ground.
Know What to Do After a Hurricane Is Over
* Keep listening to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or TV stations for
instructions.
* If you evacuated, return home when local officials tell you it is safe
to do so.
* Inspect your home for damage.
* Use flashlights in the dark; do not use candles.
Mercury General Corp. (NYSE: MCY) provides insurance to individuals,
families, and businesses.
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CONTACT:
John Brice, +1-858-405-4622,
JBrice@BriceandAssociates.com, for Mercury Insurance Group; or
Jack Dougherty of Mercury Insurance Group, +1-727-561-4001,
JDougherty@MercuryInsurance.com
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