Insurance adjusters are being staged in Texas for aftermath of Harvey



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Insurance companies are staging employees throughout Texas to prepare for an influx of claims after Hurricane Harvey.

State Farm is bringing insurance adjusters from around the country to Irving and Austin. They'll head to the coast after the storm.

"We're getting close so we'll be just a few hours away once it's safe to enter the area," said spokesman Chris Pilcic.

The company also is staging four semi-trailers with air conditioning and office space in Irving and two in Austin. These are used to help customers with claims and provide a working area for insurance adjusters.

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Allstate is also bringing additional claims resources to Texas. And it's providing customers with tips to prepare for the storm.

"We will continue to monitor the situation and deploy additional staffing as needed to the affected areas," spokeswoman Kristen Freis said in an email.

Farmers Insurance has deployed two mobile claims centers to Texas. These mobile centers and insurance adjusters will enter damaged areas as soon as it's safe, spokeswoman Carrie Bonney said in an email.

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, the insurer of last resort for wind and hail coverage along the coast, released a statement saying it is "ensuring all necessary resources are in place, coordinating with local Offices of Emergency Management, and continuously monitoring information from the National Weather Service and other weather tracking entities."

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