GEICO Helps Northeast Residents Prepare for Earl

WOODBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Hurricane Earl heads further north towards New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut, GEICO is preparing its Catastrophe Response Teams (CAT) to follow the hurricane up the Eastern Seaboard.

“It’s also highly recommended that residents heed the instructions of their local fire and police agencies. Local city and government Websites are also a great resource when looking for emergency and evacuation information.”

GEICO’s latest online Catastrophe Center is now carrying preparedness tips, links to additional hurricane information, weather sites, and immediate claims-handling procedures. In addition, visit GEICO’s YouTube page for a video on what to do as Earl approaches.

GEICO is urging its policyholders to log onto www.geico.com or call 1-800-841-3000 as soon as they experience any damage. GEICO is prepared to dispatch special claims teams to get people back on the road.

“At GEICO, safety is a top priority and we urge policyholders to take all necessary steps to protect their families, their homes and their vehicles prior to the storm,” said Nancy Pierce, vice president of claims for GEICO. “It’s also highly recommended that residents heed the instructions of their local fire and police agencies. Local city and government Websites are also a great resource when looking for emergency and evacuation information.”

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and mobile homes. Coverage for life, boats, homes and apartments is available through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.