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I ~. Workers compensation claims reporting made easier for LMCIT member cities I Cities can now report their workers First Report of Injury is received, a have not been filed late. We hope this I compensation claims. using a new fax claim number will be assigned and new program will allow cities to reporting system developed by Berkley processing of the claim will begin. manage their workers compensation Administrators. The program, known Cities can expect to receive a confirma- claims more effectively. as Fax I st, allows cities to file the First tion lettcr with one working day. Please note that the Fax 1st I Rcport of Injury form and Supervisor's The prompt reporting and con fir- program is only for reponing new Report of Accident form 24-hours a mation on Fax 1st claims. will provide claims. Other information not related day. The toll free Fax] st number for cities and their employees with an to the new claim should be mailed to I greater Minnesota cities is (800) 593- immediate claim number, the name and Berkley Administrators or sent to their 4578, and in the Metro area, reports phone number of the claim representa. regular fax line (612) 591-7404. r can be faxed to 593-4074. After the tive, and the assurance that reports. I I I Catastrophe The search is on for All-American Mitigation Award Ie Entries are due March 15 for a new City and Community Award entries Community Spotlight Award recogniz- ing achievements of communities in The National civic League is seeking applications for the All. I protecting lives and property from American City and Community (AAC) Awanls Program, sponsored natural catastrophes. by The Allstate Foundation. The award will honor communities This annual program honors civic excellence demonstrated by I for innovative, practical and cost- efforts to assess local problems and solutions. Because these awards effective programs that mitigate recognize citizen-based, collaborative efforts, many cities and damages caused by natural hazards, communities have found it useful to establish committees with broad- I such as hun.icanes, tornadoes, earth~ based representation to work on the application. There are many quakes, hailstorms and floods. reasons to enter this competition, the most important of which is new "The award will be given by the jobs, local investment, and enhanced tax bases that have been gained Insurance Institute for Property Loss by winning communities. Businesses which relocate seek out AII~ I Reduction (IIPLR), a Boston-based America Cities and Communities as good places to live and work. group that works to reduce loss of life Previous winners report renewed sense of self-confidence and civic and property from natural disasters. pride. I One or more awards will be For official application kits, contact the National Civic League. granted for programs conducted in 1445 Market Street, Suite 300, Denver. CO. 80202-1728. Phone 1995. This is the first time the Commu- (303) 571-4343. FAX (303) 571-4404. If you plan to enter this oity Spotlight Award will be given out. competition, your should request your kit promptly. Applications are I Award guidelines and application due at 5 p.m., Thursday, March 28. 1r fonns are available from IIPLR by calling (617) 722-0200 or facing (617) I 722-0202. '': it I ---~-,-- March 1, 1996 Page 7