The Virgin Islands Insurance Association (VIIA) is a Community Partner
in Providing Information for Hurricane and Disaster Readiness in the Territory
With early reports from forecasters that the 2020 storm season is expected to be more active than usual, the Virgin Islands Insurance Association (VIIA) urges the community to plan early, be vigilant, and be prepared.
According to Virgin Islands Insurance Association (VIIA) President Sandra Harty Gutierrez, the organization is dedicated to the stability, protection and prosperity of the Virgin Islands.
and, in case of disaster, our members will work diligently to bring relief to the insured.”
Gutierrez explained that the Virgin Islands Insurance Association’s responsibility to the territory extends beyond that of a link to the financial security that insurers provide in the aftermath of a natural disaster. VIAA members are part of the Virgin Islands community and want to educate and assist all Virgin Islanders by ensuring that disaster preparedness becomes a part of the fabric of island living, not just a seasonal occurrence, she said.
June 1st marked the official beginning of the 2020 hurricane season that will extend through November 30th. . Colorado State University’s forecast includes 19 named storms and nine hurricanes with four reaching above Category 3 status.
VIIA offers residents this checklist:
1) immediately review all insurance policies to confirm that home, business, property and automobile insurance provides adequate coverage for your needs
2) keep a list of your insurer(s) for easy access and ask all questions about the status of your coverage prior to any disaster
3) if you desire flood insurance, be aware that it is a separate policy from homeowner’s insurance and is available even if you are not in a flood zone
4) renters should consider a renter’s policy to cover personal belongings
5) condominium unit owners should buy a unit-owner’s policy and make sure it complements the coverage
provided by the condo association’s policy
6) place all important documents (policies, passports, birth certificates, legal documents, etc.) in a safe, waterproof
location which you can quickly get to if needed
7) take pictures of your home, business and property before and immediately after a disaster
8) stay tuned for all government issued emergency information and alerts using battery operated radios and
mobile devices.
Visit https://www.viinsurance.org for more information from VIIA member agencies on how to insure your home, business or property. Checklists, tips and tools are also available.
“We look forward to supporting the ongoing efforts of
Commissioner of Insurance and Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. in providing essential information to our residents
