The Earthquake Commission today released a statement saying people affected by flooding and landslips in the recent storms have three months to lodge a claim.
"There is plenty of time to lodge a claim with EQC. The priority for local residents is to look after themselves, their families, and friends and take stock of what has happened to their properties," said general manager customer and claims Trish Keith.
"If your property has suffered land slip or flood damage, and you have home or contents fire insurance, then you can make a claim with EQC within three months of when the event occurred," she said.
The claims extend to residential land within the property boundary, including:
• The land under a home or outbuildings
• The land within 8m of a home or outbuildings
• The land under or supporting the main access way, up to 60m from a dwelling, but not the driveway surfacing.
