SECRETARY OF STATE JESSE WHITE IS URGING THOSE IN THE MARKET FOR A USED CAR TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR WATER DAMAGE.

SECRETARY WHITE SAYS SHOPPERS NEED TO MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE THEY ARE CONSIDERING DOES NOT HAVE FLOOD DAMAGE FROM LAST MONTH’S HURRICANE SANDY.

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WHITE SAYS HIS OFFICE WILL SCREEN TITLE APPLICATIONS FROM STATES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE SANDY. APPLICANTS WILL HAVE TO SUBMIT A HURRICANE DISASTER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND AN INSURANCE AGENT.