Friday, April 13, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) stands ready to assist Oklahomans impacted by recent wildfires. Field representatives and Anti-Fraud investigators are in affected areas placing yard signs listing the OID consumer assistance phone number, 1-800-522-0071. Victims with insurance claims questions are encouraged to call.
“These historic and devastating wildfires are going to affect a lot of people and we want to help,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. “While the current goal is to extinguish the flames, soon the focus will turn to recovery. We want to make sure those with damage know how we can help in the rebuilding process. Our Consumer Assistance Division can answer questions about insurance claims while our Anti-Fraud investigators will be combing the damaged areas to warn victims about fraud.”
Fires in northwestern Oklahoma have burned more than 200,000 acres in the last few days. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated. OID officials are working with the offices of Sens. James Lankford and Jim Inhofe as well as Rep. Frank Lucas to coordinate assistance efforts.
OID offers the following tips to help consumers prepare for wildfires:
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About the Oklahoma Insurance Department
The Oklahoma Insurance Department, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, is responsible for the education and protection of the insurance-buying public and for oversight of the insurance industry in the state.
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For more information, contact:
Kelly Dexter
405-522-0683
Kelly.Dexter@oid.ok.gov