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NEW YORK, June 7, 2013 — News media covering the Oklahoma tornadoes can access the Insurance Information Institute’s (I.I.I.) Disaster Newsroom for up-to-the-minute insurance and recovery related news and information.
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The Disaster Newsroom includes press contacts and press releases, as well as coverage of current and past disasters. Consumers can also get information in the Newsroom, including toll-free claims filing phone numbers and brochures such as
Settling Insurance Claims After a Disaster.
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The section devoted to the 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes links to information on natural disasters, disaster preparedness, material in Spanish, a glossary of insurance terms and videos. Links to outside resources include the American Red Cross, ASPCA, FEMA, the National Flood Insurance Program, National Hurricane Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration on disaster preparedness, which can also be useful to both consumers and the media.Ìý
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The Disaster Newsroom also has a series entitled Lessons from Moore and an On-site Report, written by the I.I.I.’s Lynne McChristian about her experiences on the ground covering the disaster.
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RELATED LINKS
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The I.I.I.’s free mobile apps can help you create a disaster plan, learn about selecting the right insurance for your needs and budget, and create and maintain a home inventory. Learn more about our suite of apps here.
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The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its .
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THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
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Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 346-5500;