Mobile offices will help consumers with storm-related issues Nov. 15

NJ Dept. of Banking staff will offer information, help with filing claims

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — To assist consumers who have suffered property loss as a result of Hurricane Sandy, the state Department of Banking and Insurance will have staff members available at locations in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties Thursday, Nov. 15, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to handle consumers’ questions, take complaints and assist them in filing insurance claims related to damages caused by the storm.

In Monmouth County, the mobile office will be located at the West Park Recreation Center, 615 West Park Ave. in Oakhurst.

 “Setting up these mobile offices gives us the opportunity to take information and assistance directly to people in their communities and give them all the help we can,” Acting Commissioner Ken Kobylowski said in a press release.  

The department will send members of its senior staff along with consumer representatives to each location. Staff will provide consumers with literature on such topics as property insurance, flood insurance and general information about filing insurance claims, as well as answer general questions and assistance. There will also be a representative from the Governor’s Office at each site. In order to expedite matters, residents should bring their insurance policy and any claim information to the mobile office.

Other locations are:

Middlesex County

Sayreville Senior Center

423 Main St.

Ocean County

Berkeley Township Recreation Center

630 Route 9

Bayville.