Dear Agent,

The United States Weather Bureau has upgraded Tropical Storm Harvey to Hurricane Harvey, and it is already within the boundaries of 80 degrees west longitude and 20 degrees north latitude.

TWIA can no longer accept new or increased coverage applications. This moratorium will remain in effect until the TWIA General Manager determines that the storm no longer threatens property within the designated catastrophe area of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

We will continue to keep you updated about Hurricane Harvey as well as notify you when the moratorium on accepting new and increased coverage applications has ended. You may also visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on this storm and TWIA’s response to it.

If, and when, Hurricane Harvey makes landfall, claims can be filed by calling TWIA’s 24-hour Claims Center at 800-788-8247. Agents and policyholders may also file claims online at TWIA.org/claimscenter.

Sincerely,

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association