The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) published a press release announcing the availability of two Victim Assistance Centers (VAC) to assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene. They will be in Gastonia and North Wilkesboro.
The Centers will be available to provide in-person assistance to consumers and answer insurance-related questions. NCDOI plans to open more VACs in other locations in the near future. They are also coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency management, fire departments, rescue squads, charities, churches, and civic groups to provide assistance to those affected.
The first VAC will open on Friday, October 4th. Details are below:
North Wilkesboro VAC
307 Ninth St.
North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659
Friday, Oct. 4, and Monday, Oct. 7
9 AM – 4 PM
Gastonia VAC
1422 Burtonwood Drive, Suite 101
Gastonia, N.C. 28054
Monday, Oct. 7
9 AM – 4 PM
NCDOI plans to open more VACs in the coming weeks.
The news release can be found here.
Ray Sugrim
Ray Sugrim is an Insurance Editor with FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and Arc Network. Ray is responsible for helping develop and edit content for subscribers. Ray is a St John’s University graduate with a degree in Risk Management & Insurance and is a CPCU candidate.