Santa Clarita Insurance Greg Nutter

Fires in Santa Clarita - Your Insurance Company Can Help

The Station fire, as well as other fires in the southern California area, have been devastating for many. If you have been directly affected, know that your insurance company is there to help. If you have Farmer's Insurance, you can contact HelpPoint for immediate assistance. I am also available to answer your questions and to put your mind at ease.

FEMA Disaster Relief Available in Santa Clarita

If you sustained a loss or damage during the recent fires you may be eligible for disaster aid from  FEMA. To find out more contact them directly at  1-800-621-FEMA  (3362)  or you  can  apply  online at FEMA.gov. When you contact them be sure to have these things available:

• Social Security number
• Daytime telephone number
• Current mailing address
• Address and zip code of the damaged property
• Directions to the damaged property
• Private insurance information, if available

This assistance is available whether you are a homeowner, renter or business owner. As always, contact me if you have any questions. I am at (661) 288-2001

What will you do differently next time?

The fires are out here in Santa Clarita and everyone is back to their regular routine. But this was a reminder to all of us that we must think about what to do when faced with an emergency. What would you do differently next time?   

If you had only minutes to get out of your home safely, what would you take with you? Family members and pets are first, of course, but then you must decide which items are the most important and most valuable. Photo albums, jewelry, heirlooms, momentos, and collectibles usually top the list. What about computers or other data storage devices?

Take some time to discuss this issue with your family. Make a list of things that absolutely could not be replaced if they were to be lost in a fire, earthquake, flood or other natural disaster. Be ready in case you must evacuate your home on short notice.

Santa Clarita Fire Emergency Claims Assistance Available

Farmer's Insurance has more than 250 claims adjusters ready to assist anyone who has suffered a loss in the recent fires. A 24-hour hotline has been set up for clients who need immediate assistance by calling 1-800-435-7764.

A catastrophic claims center has been set up in San Diego, but will not be needed here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Call me immediately if you have questions or concerns about your home or personal property.

Santa Clarita Fires Cause Property Damage

Santa Clarita has endured the worst of the fires that hit southern California over the past week, and we are now well on our way to recovery. More than thirty of our residents lost their homes and dozens of others sustained major damage.