Insurance companies are closely watching the fires and high winds in Southern California.  Currently, there are three major fires, they are known as the Tea Incident, Sayre and Freeway Complex blazes.

Orange, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are the areas that have been affected.

Most major insurance catastrophe teams have been put on alert to respond quickly to their customers who have experienced a loss.  Some companies have mobile claim units in given areas.

Most reporting centers are prepared to take claims 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Be sure to contact your agent or a claims representative if you have a loss.  It is critical that a claim is received quickly.

Your insurance company will provide important information in the event of a loss.

If you have any questions or comments contact your insurance agent or this author.