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Expert urges policy holders to review insurance after tornado touches down on Northwest Side
By Pachatta Pope, Adam Barraza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
A reported tornado hit several areas on the Northwest Side on Wednesday, leaving behind a trail of damage. It serves as a reminder that is closer to home: Nature can cause a lot of damage.It’s a reality that has motivated many people to get insurance, so when homes and property are damaged, it ca...
Key takeaway Rich Johnson, communications director for the Insurance Council of Texas, said if you have a policy, be it a renter’s or homeowner’s insurance policy, know where it is and whether it is up-to-date or not.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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