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"The ongoing scenes of devastation and despair caused by Hurricane Katrina are heart-wrenching and unprecedented in our Nation's history. We must and will unite in a national effort to assist our fellow citizens in these hours of overwhelming need.
Our condolences and prayers go out to all individuals who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina, especially those who have lost loved ones in this horrific tragedy. The federal government has organized one of the largest disaster response mobilizations in history to respond to Hurricane Katrina. President George W. Bush declared major disasters for impacted areas in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. Numerous federal agencies are combining their resources to expedite response efforts and save lives. The U.S. Coast Guard alone has rescued more than 3,000 survivors from rooftops in the affected areas thus far. The Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to move supplies and equipment into the hardest hit areas, especially water, ice, meals, medical supplies, generators, tents, and tarps.
Many citizens have contacted my office to ask how they can contribute to the ongoing relief effort. This outpouring of support is a testament to the generosity and character of our community's citizens. There are numerous ways citizens can help. Listed below are some important contact numbers for citizens seeking to contribute to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. If you need any further assistance or have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
While the road ahead will be long and difficult, our nation will meet this unprecedented challenge with unwavering determination, compassion, and courage."
For Cash Donations:
American Red Cross (800) HELP NOW (435-7669) English; (800) 257-7575 Spanish
Operation Blessing (800) 436-6348
America's Second Harvest (800) 344-8070
For Cash Donations and/or Volunteer Work:
Adventist Community Services (800) 381-7171
Catholic Charities, USA (703) 549-1390
Christian Disaster Response (941) 956-5183 or (941) 551-9554
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (800) 848-5818
Church World Service (800) 297-1516
Convoy of Hope (417) 823-8998
Lutheran Disaster Response (800) 638-3522
Mennonite Disaster Service (717) 859-2210
Nazarene Disaster Response (888) 256-5886
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (800) 872-3283
Salvation Army (800) SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief (800) 462-8657, ext. 6440
United Methodist Committee on Relief (800) 554-8583
For those individuals looking for the latest information on federal and state responses to Hurricane Katrina, please utilize the following agencies:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov
National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Emergency Management Assistance Compact
www.emacweb.org
Alabama Emergency Management Agency
(205) 280-2200 (205) 280-2495 FAX
http://www.ema.alabama.gov/
Florida Division of Emergency Management
(850) 413-9969 (850) 488-1016 FAX
www.floridadisaster.org
Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness
(225) 925-7500 (225) 925-7501 FAX
http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
(601) 352-9100 (800) 442-6362 Toll Free (601) 352-8314 FAX
http://www.mema.state.ms.us
For individuals seeking to contact their insurance companies, here is a list of numbers that insurance companies have set up to deal with Katrina claims and policy questions:
ACE USA Clients receive individual 800 #
Acuity 800-242-7666
Alfa Insurance Group 888-964-2532
Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation 866-239-AMIC
Allmerica 800-628-0250
Allstate 800-54-STORM (800-547-8676)
American Bankers Insurance Company 800-245-1505
American Federation Insurance Company 800-527-3907
American General Property Insurance Company of Florida 800-321-2452
American International Group 800-433-8880 (auto & home)
American National Property & Casualty Company & Affiliates 800-333-2861
American Reliable Insurance Company 800-245-1505
American Skyline Insurance Company 888-298-5224
American States Insurance Company 888-557-5010
American Strategic Insurance 866-ASI-LOSS (274-5677)
American Superior Insurance 954-577-2202
Arch Insurance 800-817-3252
Argus Fire & Casualty Company 954-331-4722
Armed Forces Insurance Exchange 800-828-7736
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company 800-945-7461
Atlantic Preferred Insurance Company 800-673-4952
AXA Re Property and Casualty 800-216-3711
Bankers Insurance Company 800-765-9700
Bankers Security Insurance Company 800-765-9700
Bituminous 800-678-3104
Bristol West Insurance Group 800-BRISTOL
Capital Preferred 800-734-4749 or 888-388-2742
Catawba Insurance 800-711-9386
Century Surety Insurance Company 800-850-0422
CHUBB Insurance Group 800-252-4670 (800-CLAIMS-0)
Church Mutual Insurance 800-554-2642
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. 866-411-2742 (866-411-CPIC)
Cincinnati Financial Corporation 513-870-2739
Clarendon National Insurance Company 800-216-3711
Clarendon Select Insurance Company 800-509-1592
CNA 877-733-4250
Colony Insurance Company 800-577-6614 ext. 1715
Companion Property & Casualty 800-649-2948
Cotton States Mutual Group 800-282-6536
CUNA Mutual 800-637-2676
Cypress 888-352-9773
Erie Insurance Group 800-367-3743
Farmers 800-435-7764
FCCI (first report of injury) 800-226-3224
Federated National Insurance Company 800-420-7075
FEMA 800-621-3362 (800-621-FEMA)
Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Company 800-725-9472
Fidelity National Insurance Company 800-220-1351
Fidelity National Property and Casualty Insurance Company 800-725-9472
Fireman's Fund 888-347-3428 (888-FIREHAT)
First Premium Insurance Group (Lloyd's Mobile Home) 800-432-3072
First Protective Insurance Company 877-744-5224
First Trenton 800-468-7341
Florida Family Insurance Company 888-486-4663 or 888-850-4663
Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies 800-330-3327
Florida Select 888-700-0101
Florida Preferred Property Insurance Company 800-673-4952
FM Global 877-639-5677 (877-NEWLOSS)
Foremost Insurance Company 800-527-3907
GE Employers Re 866-413-8978
GEICO 800-841-3000
General Star Indemnity Company 800-624-5237
General Star National Insurance Company 800-624-5237
Georgia Casualty & Surety 800-279-8279 (claim reporting); 866-458-7506 (claim dept.)
Georgia Farm Bureau 866-842-32276
GMAC Insurance (Auto Claims) 800-468-3466
Granada Insurance Company 800-392-9966
Guide One 888-748-4326
Hanover Insurance (Allmerica) 800-628-0250
Harbor Insurance Company - 800 216-3711
The Hartford - 800-243-5860
Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest 800-637-5410 or 800-243-5860
Hartford Steam 800-HSB-LOSS
Holyoke Mutual - 800-225-2533
ICAT 866-789-4228
Industrial Risk Insurers - 860-520-7347 (Business claims)
Interstate Fire & Casualty 800-456-8458, Ext. 770
Liberty Mutual - 800-2CLAIMS (800-225-2467)
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company 800-637-0757 (in state); 800-633-1833 (24 hour)
Louisiana Farm Bureau 866-275-7322
Main Street America Group 877-282-3844
Mercury Insurance Group 800-987-6000
MetLife Auto & Home 800-854-6011
Mississippi Farm Bureau 866-275-7322
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - 1-800-427-4661
National Insurance Company 800-239-2121
Nationwide 800-421-3535
North Pointe Insurance Company 877-878-1991
Ohio Casualty and West American Insurance Company 888-701-8727
Old Dominion Insurance Company 877-425-2467 or 800-606-7992
Omaha Property & Casualty 800-638-2592 (Flood only)
Omega Insurance Company 800 216-3711
OneBeacon 877-248-3455
Poe Financial Group 800-673-4952
Progressive Auto Insurance 800-PROGRESSIVE (766-4737)
QualSure Insurance Corp. 877-563-0150
Regency (Tower Hill) 800-216-3711
Republic Fire & Casualty (Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Auto & Commercial) 800-451-0286
Republic Group (Republic Fire & Casualty, Republic Underwriters, Southern Ins Co, Southern Underwriters Ins) 800-451-0286
Republic Underwriters (Commercial) 800-451-0286
RLI Insurance Company 800-444-0406
Royal & Sun Alliance 800-847-6925
SAFECO 800-332-3226
Scottsdale Insurance Company 800-423-7675
Security National Insurance Company 800-Bristol
Selective 866-455-9969
Service Insurance Company 800-780-8423
Shelter Insurance Group 800-SHELTER (800-743-5837)
Sompo Japan 800-444-6870
Southern Family Insurance Company 800-673-4952
Southern Fidelity 866-874-7342
Southern Insurance Company (Commercial) 800-451-0286
Southern Underwriters (Commercial) 800-451-0286
Southwest Business Corp. (Lloyd's Excess Flood) 800-527-0066 Ex. 7389
St. Johns Insurance Company 800-748-2030
St. Paul Insurance Companies 800-CLAIM 33 (800-252-4633) -Auto and Home Claims;
800-STPAUL (800-787-2851) - Business Claims
St. Paul Travelers 800-CLAIM33 (800-252-4633) - Auto and Home Claims;
St. Paul Travelers Business Claims - 800-787-2851;
St. Paul Travelers Flood Claims - 800-356-6663
State Farm Insurance 800-SF-CLAIM (800-732-5246)
Sunshine State Insurance Company 877-329-8795
TAPCO 888-437-0373
Texas Farm Bureau 800-772-6535
Tower Hill Insurance Companies 800-216-3711 or 800-509-1592
Travelers 800-252-4633 (800-CLAIM 33) - Personal Claims;
Travelers 800-238-6225 - Business Claims;
Travelers 800-356-6663 (Flood claims)
Travelers Boat & Yacht 800-772-4482
Travelers WC (first report of injury) 800-238-6225
United Fire Insurance Company 800-343-9131
United Property and Casualty Company 800-861-4370
Universal Insurance Company 888-846-7647
USAA 800-531-8222
USF&G 800-787-2851; 800-631-6478 (homeowners claim);
USF&G 407-660-9000 (customer service)
USLI 800-523-5545
Vanguard Fire & Casualty Company 888-343-5585
W.R. Berkley Corp. 203-629-2000
XL Insurance 214-559-1574
Zenith (first report of injury) 800-440-5020
Zurich Insurance Company 800-987-3373
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