North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will make stops at Robeson County insurance agencies and fire stations on Monday, Aug. 17, presenting grant checks along the way.
During a stop at the Robeson County Emergency Management Center, Commissioner Causey will present ceremonial matching grant checks to 18 local volunteer fire departments.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will join United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) State Director Robert Hosford Friday in a tour to deliver grant checks to rural fire departments in need of financial assistance. The USDA Rural Development grants are given to various entities in an effort to revitalize the rural Coastal and Eastern Regions of North Carolina.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will tour a behavioral health center under construction that could help firefighters and first responders cope with stress related to their occupation during a visit to Guilford County on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Commissioner Causey will also visit commercial buildings where developers worked with the Engineering Division of the Office of State Fire Marshal to make sure they complied with building and safety codes.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present grant checks to rural volunteer fire departments and speak to insurance agents and county leaders during a visit to Nash County on Tuesday, August 11.
Commissioner Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, will be visiting several fire departments during the daylong visit to Nash County.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will be in Bertie and Brunswick counties Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 5-6, to assess the damage from Hurricane Isaias and assist storm victims with property claims. Homeowners in both counties sustained extensive property damage as a result of dangerous wind, heavy rain, storm surge and fires. At least two people have died.
As Hurricane Isaias nears the North Carolina coast, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to protect their home and property by following some simple instructions before the storm hits. Forecasters predict Isaias to be a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches North Carolina with wind gusts that could cause substantial damage to residents’ property.
“The most important thing is to take action now,” said Commissioner Causey. “Preparing before the storm’s impact is the best way to mitigate damage that could cost residents thousands of dollars,” he added.
In recognition of National Pet Fire Safety Month, which runs through July, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds communities how to protect their homes and furry friends from the dangers of fire.
Commissioner Causey is proud to announce that Kidde Fire Safety is donating 50 pet oxygen face masks (an estimated $5,000 donation) to the North Carolina Department of Insurance and Office of State Fire Marshal to distribute to local fire departments across North Carolina.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey welcomed President Donald Trump to the Research Triangle area today to visit the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) Innovation Center where a potential coronavirus vaccine is under development. The vaccine is currently in Phase I vaccine trials where the safety of the vaccine will be tested in a very small group of adults. The President toured the Center and talked with management about the progress being made with the vaccine. Commissioner Causey appreciated the President’s positive remarks.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will honor a Durham County coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries during a visit to the Triangle county on Monday, July 27.
During the morning, Commissioner Causey will visit area insurance agencies. During the afternoon, Commissioner Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, will visit fire stations, where he will witness some specialized programs in the Durham fire service. He will also listen to agents’ and firefighters’ concerns and discuss his initiatives.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will stop by fire stations and an emergency services center during a trip to Harnett and Lee counties on Monday, July 20.
Commissioner Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, will discuss efforts to improve volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention during the stops. He will also listen to firefighters’ concerns.
