King County opens storm damage report hotline

Matt Spaw • Jan 12, 2018

Jan 12, 2018

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                <h1>King County opens storm damage report hotline</h1>
                <h2><p>In the wake of recent storms, a damage report hotline opened today for property and business owners in King County who hope to receive reimbursement. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and will take into account the total reported losses within King County.

Before filing a report, property owners are asked to</p></h2>
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            <p>In the wake of recent storms, a damage report hotline opened today for property and business owners in King County who hope to receive reimbursement. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and will take into account the total reported losses within King County.</p><p>Before filing a report, property owners are asked to first try to resolve the problem with their insurance provider and document damage. Those looking to file reports can call 1-800-523-5044 Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit <a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/damage?ref=avalancheghost.one">www.kingcounty.gov/damage</a>. More details <a href="http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/prepare/news/2015/Dec/10DamageReports.aspx?ref=avalancheghost.one">are here</a>.</p>
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In the wake of recent storms, a damage report hotline opened today for property and business owners in King County who hope to receive reimbursement. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and will take into account the total reported losses within King County.

Before filing a report, property owners are asked to first try to resolve the problem with their insurance provider and document damage. Those looking to file reports can call 1-800-523-5044 Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.kingcounty.gov/damage. More details are here.

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By Matt Spaw

Matt Spaw, a former intern at Crosscut, is a journalism student and a writer at The Daily of the University of Washington.