The New York State Insurance Department said it has set up a Mobile Command Center to help the public with insurance issues in the wake of Saturday's massive crane collapse that killed seven people.
According to the department, 18 buildings and more than 250 dwelling units were affected when the 22-story crane sliced across a block on Manhattan's Eastside.
The department said consumers affected by the accident can get onsite assistance from department personnel deployed at the site who can help with the filing of claims for damages caused by the incident.
"Consumers who have suffered damages related to this incident can get immediate help from our consumer services professionals with any questions, claims or other insurance issues," said New York Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo.
"We are gratified to be able to work with the city's Office of Emergency Management and other state and federal agencies to help ease the burden on those affected by this tragedy," he added.
Assistance will be provided at the Command Center located in front of St. Peter's Church at the corner of Lexington Ave. and 54th St. The center will be staffed daily until 9 p.m. It is expected to remain at the site through the weekend, the department said.
The Mobile Command Center is a 36-foot-long van equipped with a broad array of wireless technology that enables Insurance Department personnel to provide onsite disaster assistance.
Since it was placed in service in June 2006, the department said it has been dispatched to a number of disaster sites allowing department personnel to assist New Yorkers affected by flooding, unusually severe snowstorms and a tornado.
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