Earthquake Pictorial Feature

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, September 9, 2010

Ashburton Guardian Pictorial Feature

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, September 9, 2010

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Canterbury Earthquake - Claims Photos: Gwen Hindmarsh

important information After the magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred near Darfield on September 4, homeowners who have properties damaged by the quake (or aftershocks) can lodge a claim with the Earthquake Commission (EQC). EQC’s insurance cover applies to holiday homes as well as to permanent homes.

People with house and/or contents insurance will automatically have the Earthquake Commission’s cover.

damage to your home and/or contents •

damage before moving anything.

Claims can be lodged by calling EQC’s free phone number 0800 326 243. (Claims can also be lodged online at

If possible, take photos of the

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You can make temporary repairs for safety or to prevent

www.eqc.govt.nz)

further damage.

Many people have suffered damage and thousands of claims are

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being lodged. Staff are dealing with claims as quickly as possible.

essential services, like toilets and water systems, repaired -

It is best for people to contact EQC themselves rather than getting

but keep everything the repairer

their broker, agent or insurance company to call. We will ask who

replaces, and keep a copy of

they’re insured with and for an idea of the extent of damage. Once the claim is lodged, an outline of the next steps in the claims process will be sent out.

the bill.

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You can clean up spillages, or crockery and glass breakages but keep the pieces.

People who are unsure of their insurance situation, or don’t remember who they’re insured with, should contact us too on the

If you are able, you can get

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You can dispose of perishables,

same free phone number. We will do all we can to check their

like ruined or spilt food - but list

insurance details for them.

the items as you bury, burn or dump them. People who need further advice about this can call EQC free on 0800 326 243.

Faults!

Mother Nature has a lot of tricks, but whatever the weather we are here to keep your power supply running.

If you have damaged power lines on your property we are here to help or Implement a solution.

“powering - through a storm”

ElectricityAshburton YOUR POWER PARTNER

Kermode Street, Ashburton Phone 307 9800

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Photos: John Niblett

Ashburton

Call us on 0800 366 466

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To our clients who are feeling a bit shaken up.

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In times like this, knowing that you’re insured with FMG can really help ease your mind. You’ve got enough on your plate, so carry on taking care of your family, property and livestock - and leave the insurance worries to us.

Our Call Centre and Claims teams are ready to take your call and give you support, and our own assessors are on the ground helping customers right now.

Please call our freephone number 0800 366 466 as soon as you’re ready; we are already phoning customers in the worst-affected areas, so you may hear from us soon. Things you can also do to help: photograph and take notes of any damage.

We’ve been here for over 100 years caring for rural New Zealand - and we’re here to help you now.

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Photos: Aaron Paterson

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