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San Bruno Help Resources
by United Policyholders
Here is a partial list of claim tips and resources United Policyholders is offering those affected by the San Bruno gas explosion/fire. For more information search the Claim Tips Library.
Roadmap to Recovery Survey
Press Release: San Bruno homeowners struggling with insurance shortfalls and delays at the 1 Year Anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline explosion/fire
12 MONTH SURVEY RESULTS:
Our key findings include:
• 45% of respondents have not yet reached a settlement with their insurance company on the dwelling portion of their claim.
• 50% of respondents reported being underinsured on their dwelling by an average of over $200,000.
• 50% of respondents percent reported they received “lowball” repair/rebuilding estimates from their insurance company
• 39% of respondents reported that their insurance company did not fully explain how to collect full replacement cost benefits for depreciated items
• 35% of respondents reported delays from their insurance company in responding to requests for information.
Read the 12 month survey results data here
Read the results crosstabbed by Insurance Company
Previous Survey Results: 3-4 Months
Information and Resources
Free Insurance Claim Help for San Bruno Residents
Videos of Roadmap to Recovery Meetings
Local Experts Help San Bruno Families Tackle Recovery Challenges
Roadmap to Recovery Tools Request Form
California Department of Insurance
Special post-disaster insurance rules re: expedited payments, etc.
City of San Bruno
Property Tax Info
Coordinated debris removal/lot clearing
PG&E Claim Process Information
PG&E Claim Form
Tax Info
San Bruno victims get tax breaks on donations
2/25/2011 UPDATE Tax Issues Memo from Robert Castle, CPA
2/11/2011 UPDATE Tax Issues Memo from Robert Castle, CPA
1/21/2011 Tax Issues Memo from Robert Castle, CPA
Media
| November 14, 2011 | Major Improvements Coming to Crestmoor Neighborhood |
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October 11, 2011 |
San Bruno fire victims struggle with insurance companies |
| September 9, 2011 | One year after blast, San Bruno still isn't whole |
| August, 25, 2011 | Nonprofit to Hold Workshop to Address Fire Survivors' Legal, Insurance Questions |
| June 30, 2011 | Catastrophe reveals insurance woes for homeowners |
| June 20, 2011 | At Workshop, Residents Learn How to Go Green When Rebuilding Homes |
| January 9, 2011 | Community Fair Equips Residents With Tools, Answers Needed to Rebuild |
| October 17, 2010 | San Bruno fire victims navigate insurance process |
| September 13, 2010 | Insurance Advice for San Bruno explosion victims |
| September 11, 2010 |
Even with insurance, being made whole takes work |
Previous Roadmap to Recovery Meetings:
Insurance Claim Questions and Answers
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 5:00pm-6:30pm
San Bruno Resource & Recovery Center, 458 San Mateo Avenue
An informal Q & A session with United Policyholders Executive Director Amy Bach, a lawyer and insurance claim expert. Submit your questions in advance to info@uphelp.org or call them in to (415) 393-9990.
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Insurance Claim Questions and Answers
Tuesday, November 8th from 5:30pm-7pm
San Bruno Resource & Recovery Center, 458 San Mateo Avenue
An informal Q & A session with United Policyholders Executive Director Amy Bach, a lawyer and insurance claim expert. Submit your questions in advance to info@uphelp.org or call them in to (415) 393-9990.
Click here for more information.
Healing and Dealing: What you need to know before the One-Year Anniversay
Legal, Insurance and Emotional Issues
Friday, August 26, 2011, 5pm-7pm
San Bruno Resource & Recovery Center
458 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, CA
Click here for more information
Home Inventory Workshop
Saturday, June 18, 2011
San Bruno Resource & Recovery Center
458 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, CA
Click here for more information
Repairing/Rebuilding Green
Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 6pm
San Bruno Resource & Recovery Center
458 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, CA
Click here for more information
Repairs & Rebuilding: A community Recovery "Check-In"
Sunday, April, 17th from 12-3pm
San Bruno Resource & Recovery Center
458 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, CA
Click here for more information
A Free San Bruno Community Information Fair
featuring Roadmap to Recovery™ Workshops
Sunday, January 9 from 1-5pm
Skyline College Student Activities Center
3300 College Drive, Building 6, San Bruno, CA 94066
(Flyer)
Navigating the Insurance & Rebuilding Process (Flyer)
Monday, November 15th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bethany Presbyterian Church
2400 Rosewood, San Bruno, CA
Roadmap to Recovery(tm) program oranizers, reference and resource
materials will be available. Refreshmets and childcare provided.
RSVP by Friday, Nov. 12th: 650-366-6597 x 221 annel@rebuildingtogetherpenninsula.org
CDI Insurance and Rebuilding Forum
Other Resources
American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter
California Department of Insurance
An important resource for getting help and information
UP Exec. Dir. AmyBach chairs the CDI Consumer Advisory Task Force and UP staff workclosely with the Department.
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