FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 9, 2016

Contact:
Susan Rose (972) 742-2325 or srose@cityofirving.org
Meribeth Sloan (972) 662-9805 or msloan@cityofirving.org

CITY OF IRVING RESPONSE TO NEWPORT APARTMENT FLOOD

IRVING, TEXAS The city of Irving is working diligently with multiple religious,
nonprofit and for profit organizations to help those affected by the June 1 flood at
the Newport Apartments. The flood occurred when an aging pipe broke and water
flowed from a nearby water tower.
Yesterday, the City of Irvings independent third party administrator, Tristar Risk
Management, notified Newport Apartment residents the city was not liable for the
flood damage.
The city has reviewed Tristars determination and understands that under state law
the city is prohibited from paying these types of claims.
While some residents filed claims though their personal insurers, others residents
who were affected filed claims with the city and listed needs. Since the city is
prohibited from covering the losses, the city and the Irving community are working
with multiple organizations to coordinate other means of assistance.
The Irving Community Action Network (ICAN) is coordinating assistance to the
residents. Irving nonprofit Irving Cares, a member of the ICAN, is collecting financial
contributions. For those who would like to help financially, visit irvingcares.org and
click on Newport Resident assistance.
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About the City of Irving:
Irving is the second city in the nation and the first in the State of Texas to receive
the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2012) as well as the first municipality
in Texas history to receive the Texas Award for Performance Excellence (2011).
Irving is the 13th largest city in the state with 237,00 residents and is home to the
largest office park in North Texas, where more than 10 percent of Fortune 500
companies are headquartered or have a significant presence.