Georgia: 6,000 Homes Damaged from Storms, Insured Losses Estimated at $50 Million and Growing

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said he estimated that violent weather across Georgia over the weekend caused more than $50 million in insured losses, with more than 6,000 homes damaged.

“Our preliminary estimate today is more than $50 million in damage across Georgia.

That figure may rise as new claims are reported,” Oxendine said. “I’ve been Commissioner for 14 years and I don’t recall ever seeing damage spread across the whole state like this.”

The commissioner sent consumer service personnel to storm-damaged communities today to get a first-hand look and to offer help to affected citizens.

“I’ve directed my staff to make every effort to work with consumers and help them through this difficult time,” Oxendine said.

Source: Georgia Office of Commission of Insurance

Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 12:00:00 AM. Modified: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:07:17 PM.

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