Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said heavy thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Tuesday night caused an estimated $25 million in insured losses in Cherokee and North Fulton Counties .            

“After two days of documenting damage in the North Metro area, the insured losses there are at least $25 million,” Oxendine said.  “Actual losses are much higher when you consider things like infrastructure damage and uninsured losses.”  

Oxendine reminds Georgians that they can call his Consumer Services Division at 404-656-2070 or, outside the Metro area, 1-800-656-2298, if they have questions about a claim, or if they are experiencing difficulty reaching their insurance company.  Phone lines are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.