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Citizens is committed to responding quickly to disasters and providing local services and support to policyholders in a crisis. When a catastrophe occurs, Citizens activates a team of managers, support staff and adjusters experienced in handling catastrophic events and the resulting damage claims.

Following a catastrophe, Citizens dispatches mobile Catastrophe Response Centers (CRCs) to impacted areas to provide in-person service to policyholders who may be cut off from their usual means of communication. Citizens’ goal is to mobilize a fully functional CRC within 48 to 72 hours of a catastrophe declaration or as soon after that time as it is safe to travel to the impacted area.

Our CRC staff can answer questions and help you report a catastrophe claim. They also can issue checks for additional living expenses (ALE), if this coverage is available under your policy. If you are interested in receiving your ALE payment electronically, it is recommended that you download and complete the Electronic Claim Payment Authorization form prior to your visit.



Reporting a Claim

Make your CRC visit more efficient by bringing the following information. CRC volunteers may be able to assist in locating information if you do not have it available:

  • Photo ID
  • Policy information
  • Current contact information
  • Date of loss
  • Description and photos of damage (if possible)
  • Electronic Claim Payment Authorization form (ALE payments only)
    • Bank account and routing numbers


Following up on a Claim

If you visit a CRC to follow up on a claim you’ve already reported to Citizens, bring the following information to make your visit more efficient. CRC volunteers may be able to assist in locating information if you do not have it available:

  • Photo ID
  • Current contact information
  • Claim number
  • Adjuster’s name and contact information
  • Date of loss

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Claim Inspection Options during COVID-19

Claim Inspection Options during COVID-19

Citizens is taking every precaution to ensure our ability to safely inspect your home following a storm during COVID-19. Our adjusters have been instructed to wear a mask during any interior inspections and will ask you about any potential exposure or possible symptoms before your inspection.

Interior inspections are not always needed. If an interior inspection of your home is required and you are not comfortable allowing an adjuster into your home, several options are available. Discuss these options when your adjuster calls to schedule your inspection:

  • Your adjuster can inspect the exterior of your home and reschedule your interior inspection for a later date when you are more comfortable allowing the adjuster into your home.
  • Citizens can help you perform a remote inspection in which you self-document any interior damage, take photos and email the information to Citizens.
  • Your adjuster can help you document your claim through photos, video and audio via an app on your smart device.

Additional Living Expense Coverage

Additional Living Expense Coverage

Some homeowners policies provide additional living expense (ALE) coverage, which helps pay for expenses incurred because your home has been deemed unlivable due to a covered loss. ALE provides coverage for the increase in costs over your normal expenses if a covered loss makes your home unlivable. This can include expenses for food, a place to live or other costs associated with maintaining your household.

Accurate receipt documentation is required. Make copies of these receipts for your records and provide the originals to your adjuster for review.

ALE coverage is limited and varies by policy type. Your adjuster can provide details about coverage. Check with your agent for more information about ALE coverage.