The Storm has Passed but are YOU in the Clear?

3/6/2018 (Permalink)

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Here in the midwest, we get anxious when tornado season comes around. Severe storms come through your life fast and turn it upside down.

Make your mind at ease with a few of these tips to stay safe after the storm has passed.

Your first instinct after a storm is to go outside and see what the damage is, DO NOT do that. There could be broken glass and other sharp objects that you can’t see.

If you smell gas, make sure you find the main gas line, if possible, and shut it off. If you can’t turn it off then call the gas company immediately.

If you see a power line on the ground, wait until help gets there. They could be energized and very dangerous.
If there are people depending on you, kids or elders, then you must stay calm. They look to you for peace and if you start to freak out then it will just cause more chaos.

Be prepared; if you have notice that a severe storm is coming, take precautions and pack a bag of necessities.

Also, know how your insurance policies work. A few questions you may ask yourself is:

• Is my vehicle covered for storm-related damage?
• Will my insurance rates go up because of storm damage?
• How do I file a claim for storm-related damage?
• What if I can’t tell if the damage is more than my deductible?

Source: https://www.progressive.com/lifelanes/what-to-do-after-storm-damage/

We hope you don’t go through a sever storm, but if you do we hope that your are prepared.