MID Sets Up Special 800 # for Displaced Residents

September 6, 2005

Commissioner of Insurance George Dale announced Tuesday that the Mississippi Insurance Department has set up a special out-of-state-only 1-800 number so those residents of Mississippi who have been displaced to other states by Hurricane Katrina may contact the Department with insurance assistance questions.

The number is 1-866-856-1982 and will be operational for the next 30 days. MID offices will be open extended hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Consumers may call 1-800-562-2957 (in-state) or 601-359-2453.