[SusanSazzios]

Hey everyone,

Does anyone here have any experience with recovering insurance money for kendo equipment or anything that has been lost in a fire? There was a huge fire at the College of William and Mary that decimated one of the dorms on campus. That dorm housed two William and Mary kendo students. No one was hurt in the fire, but they've lost everything: clothes, computers, books, and all their kendo equipment including bogu. You can read all about it at W&M's homepage.

I've contacted one of those students and told him not to worry that I'm sure insurance will pick it up, but I honestly have no idea. It's a really stressful time for them since it's also exam week, but according to the student I talked to the college is being very understanding and giving them the option of not taking their exams. Does anyone have any advice I can give them or experience in dealing with things like this? I know it's not your typical "need advice" thread, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Concerned Sempai