Topics Related to Disaster

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is asking parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children on the first day of summer.

With hurricane season beginning Sunday, June 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to get ready now, as forecasters are predicting another extremely active season.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts 19 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30.

As 34 North Carolina counties and Cherokee tribal lands continue to operate under a declared state of emergency, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is offering tips to property owners who may be affected by growing wildfires in the western part of the state.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that two Victim Assistance Centers (VAC) have been scheduled to open in Macon and Buncombe counties to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

A VAC will open in the Macon County town of Franklin on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The VAC will be located at the Macon County Public Health Center, located at 1830 Lakeside Dr., Franklin, N.C., 28734 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Mitchell County town of Bakersville on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

The VAC will be located at the Mitchell County Senior Center, 152 Ledger School Road, Bakersville, N.C. 28705 on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that a Victim Assistance Center (VAC) will be open in Yancey County to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The VAC will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Yancey County Annex Facility (Old Ridge Hardware), located at 671 West 19 East Bypass, Burnsville, N.C., 28714.

Representatives from NCDOI will be on hand to assist those with claims and questions.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Swain County town of Bryson City on Friday, Nov. 8.

The VAC will be located at the Swain County Technology Center, 45 E. Ridge Drive, Bryson City, N.C. 28713 on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This VAC is in addition to centers previously announced in Western North Carolina, which will also be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner has announced that Victim Assistance Centers (VACs) will open in Old Fort, Marshall, Columbus, Lake Lure and Sparta to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The following VACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued a new bulletin to the insurance industry, reminding insurers to follow state law and not penalize certain consumers in Hurricane Helene-related claims.

Because of a FEMA requirement, consumers must first get a denial from their insurance company before making a flood-related claim through the National Flood Insurance Program. The bulletin reminds insurance companies that state law prohibits penalizing policyholders for making such a claim or inquiry when no payment is made by the insurance company.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey pressed for further support and aid for victims of Hurricane Helene during a visit to Washington, D.C., this week.

At the roundtable discussion on hurricane response hosted by the U.S. Department of Treasury on Wednesday, Commissioner Causey told fellow panelists of the need for strong and consistent communication with the citizens of western North Carolina regarding federal and state resources available to them as they look to rebuild their communities.