Topics Related to Disaster

Disaster-related press release

During wildfire state of emergency, Commissioner Causey shares tips for North Carolinians

As 34 North Carolina counties and Cherokee tribal lands continue to operate under a declared state of emergency, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is offering tips to property owners who may be affected by growing wildfires in the western part of the state.

Commissioner Causey announces Buncombe and Macon County victim assistance centers to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that two Victim Assistance Centers (VAC) have been scheduled to open in Macon and Buncombe counties to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

A VAC will open in the Macon County town of Franklin on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Commissioner Causey announces Mitchell County victim assistance center to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Mitchell County town of Bakersville on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Commissioner Causey announces victim assistance center in Yancey County to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that a Victim Assistance Center (VAC) will be open in Yancey County to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Commissioner Causey announces new victim assistance center added in Swain County to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Swain County town of Bryson City on Friday, Nov. 8.

Commissioner Causey announces victim assistance centers in McDowell, Madison, Polk, Rutherford, Alleghany counties to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner has announced that Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will open in Old Fort, Marshall, Columbus, Lake Lure and Sparta to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The following VACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

Commissioner Causey reminds insurance industry of state law that prohibits penalizing consumers who make certain Hurricane Helene-related claims

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued a new bulletin to the insurance industry, reminding insurers to follow state law and not penalize certain consumers in Hurricane Helene-related claims.

Commissioner Causey presses for more aid for victims of Hurricane Helene in nation’s capital

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey pressed for further support and aid for victims of Hurricane Helene during a visit to Washington, D.C., this week.

Commissioner Causey to advocate for victims of Hurricane Helene this week in Washington, D.C.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will visit Washington, D.C. this week to advocate on behalf of and push for more relief aid for North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene.

Commissioner Causey announces victim assistance centers in Transylvania, McDowell, Ashe, Caldwell and Jackson counties to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner has announced that Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will open in Brevard, Marion, Jefferson, Lenoir, Sylva and Old Fort to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The following VACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: