Winter 2024 Newsletter

2024 Highlights:

HELPING DISASTER SURVIVORS

  • 50+ Roadmap to Recovery® events in California, Colorado, Florida and Hawaii (in-person and online workshops, Q&A forums, Survivor to Survivor support forums and Claim Guidance Office Hours)
  • 12 new free online help libraries for hurricane, flood and wildfire survivors

HELPING PEOPLE BE PREPARED

  • 100+ insurance-focused disaster preparedness public presentations and events
  • Translated and distributed insurance and preparedness tips in five languages thanks to a grant from the CA Office of Emergency Services
  • Created localized risk reduction help and resource info for all 58 counties in California

HELPING LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD

  • 290 quotes or mentions in broadcast, print and online media advocating for consumers
  • Advancing a legislative proposal to protect against the unfair use of aerial images and AI
  • 11 pro-consumer Friend of the Court briefs filed, helped secure a BIG win on coverage for roof damage from water
  • 40+ appearances before Congress, State Houses, and Insurance Regulators
  • Helping states adopt new rules that expedite post-disaster insurance payouts

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Source: https://uphelp.org/winter-2024-newsletter/
Date: January 15, 2025