3 Tips for Recovering From Storm Damage

11/13/2019 (Permalink)

Broken window due to a storm in Unity Village, MO

When a serious storm is in the forecast, the potential for property damage is always present. Do you have an emergency plan for extreme weather event? Here are some storm tips to minimize the destruction and get you back to normal after a storm hits your Unity Village, MO, property.

Types of Storm Damage

Storms can bring countless types of damage, from hail devastation to broken windows. Some of the most common and destructive forms of storm damage include:

• Wind destruction
• Flood problems
• Electrical issues-lightning strikes
  
  

Any of these types of damage can result in extensive property destruction and considerable expense, especially if you don’t know how to handle the aftermath.

Contact Your Insurer

Many homeowners wait too long to contact their insurance providers after a storm. Getting in touch with your insurance provider, is important after assessing the damage, as this will ensure you get a claim filed quickly and start the process for returning your property to normal. It can also prevent taking any steps that could void a claim so make the call as soon as you can.

Take Pictures

When a storm occurs it is essential you document  affected items with images. Without images you run the risk of underestimating just how much damage was done. So whether it’s on a camera or with your phone, taking pictures is one of the most important storm tips you can follow.

Secure Your Property

The only thing worse than sustaining damage in a storm is getting new damage in addition. It is important to invest in tarps to cover roof holes, board up broken windows with plywood, or take any other steps necessary to prevent new wind or water damage from getting inside your home.
What you do after a storm can be just as important as what you do before it. Use these storm tips in the initial wake of a storm and contact the right insurance agent and water cleanup companies to get your property back in top-notch condition.