Damage Severe Weather Can Cause
Big storms can be furious and frightening, and safety has to be your first priority. If your area has seen major problems, play it safe. If you the risk of flooding or structural damage, stay out until a professional says it's safe. Spending a few nights at an emergency shelter or with a friend is a small price to pay.
Get through the storm, and then assess the impact. Read below for more.
Storm Damage Insurance
Coverage amounts vary based on your area, your policy, the severity of damage and other factors.
To get as much money as possible from your property insurance policy, keep track of damage or photograph all the damage as soon as possible. Then, get in touch with your insurer and have an assessor come out. You should also get in touch with a storm damage contractor.
Storms that cause property damage may lead to mold problems and cause other problems.
- Water Damage: Floods can seep into foundations, ruin structures and possessions inside, lead to mold problems and cause other problems.
- Tornado and Tropical Storm Damage: Circular wind storms can completely destroy, such as catastrophic damage to landscaping, siding and windows.
- Wind-related Property Damage: This can damage structures, break windows, damage landscaping and electricity hookups and more.
- Hail Damage: This can cause shingle and siding damage, leading to long-term leaks and compounding damage.
- Winter Storm Damage: This can cause collapsed roofs, break branches and power poles, and more.
Seek Out an Experienced Damage and Remediation Professional
It's vital to repair the damage right away, but the risk of danger is high. Before you try making repairs yourself, get your insurer and a contractor on board. Call us for specifics.
