Helping You Navigate the California Wildfires: Safety and Recovery
By Newfront | Published October 10, 2017
Our thoughts are with our Bay Area clients, friends and neighbors. With the fires in the North Bay and throughout California continuing to spread, we want to make sure everyone is safe, connected, and aware Newfront is here help.
Newfront’s first priority is to make sure everyone is safe; second is to help as you navigate this disaster through claims, recovery, and rebuilding. We have pulled together the below information to help you navigate during this difficult time.
Preparedness
Primary and initial steps to take in an emergency: BE SAFE. Listen to local law enforcement and safety authorities. Follow their guidance and encourage colleagues and clients to do the same.
Check state and local resources provided by the Red Cross here to find shelter or resources.
Stay tuned on fire information including road closures, school closures, evacuations, etc. abc7news and Country of Napa are good resources.
Medical facilities and pharmacies have been closed, impacting urgent care and pharmacies. Here are a couple of resources to stay informed. Press Democrat and The Mercury News maintain detailed coverage and updates.
Please know that all patients can access any open hospital and should not be concerned about coverage at this time.
If a claim needs to be filed
For Newfront clients reporting property, automobile, and general liability call 877-885-3656. Calls will be routed to our team members who will follow up with you as soon as possible.
For private clients and personal lines (homes) call the team’s emergency hotline 866-988-2298
If you need to report workplace injuries, you will need to do so through your workers compensation carriers, easy access to the numbers is provide below.
Newfront was founded on the principle of delivering on behalf of our clients, colleagues, and community. Our team of 230 employees are here to support the larger bay area community during this tragic time. Please contact us if we can be of help. 1.866.266.5223
Workers Compensation Carriers
AIG – 800-931-9546
Applied Underwriters – 877-234-4420
Berkley Tech – 866-499-5239
Berkshire – 800-661-6029
Chubb – 800-699-9916
CNA – 877-262-2727
Everest – 855-252-4695
Hartford – 800-327-3636
Midwest – 866-642-2567
OneBeacon – 800-203-9600
Pacific Comp Insurance Co – 800-474-8080
Republic Indemnity – 888-336-7569
Safety National – 888-995-5300
Starr Indemnity – 866-782-7725
State Fund – 888-782-8338
Travelers – 800-238-6225
Zurich – 800-987-3373
Newfront
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