Kansas Insurance Commissioner meets with Westmoreland tornado victims

Context: The above video shows the extent of the tornado damage inflicted on the Westmoreland area. Originally published May 2, 2024.

WESTMORELAND (KSNT) - Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt personally traveled to the town of Westmoreland to offer help to those who are putting their lives back together after a tornado ripped through the area on April 30.

The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) announced in a press release that Schmidt and other staffers visited Westmoreland on May 3 to answer questions on insurance claims. Many residents in the town are recovering from an EF3 tornado that damaged homes, injured three people and killed local resident Ann Miller.

“As residents and communities focus on the long-term recovery, the Kansas Department of Insurance stands ready to assist wherever possible,” Schmidt said. “I encourage all Kansans who have experienced property damage from recent storms to call the Department if you have questions about your insurance claim or if you encounter insurance-related problems along the way.”

Schmidt spent time with residents in Westmoreland explaining the different resources available to help them recover from the tornado. She encourages those who need to make a storm-related insurance claim to contact the KID's Consumer Assistance Division by dialing 1-800-432-2484 or by emailing KDOI.Complaints@ks.gov. You can also visit the KID's website by clicking here.

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