Storm Damage Restoration: What to Do After the Storm

6/8/2021 (Permalink)

What to do after the Storm Comes through

Storm Damage Restoration: What to Do After the Storm

“April showers” are sometimes much more than just a bit of rain. Spring weather can include a wide range of weather activity, such as severe storms with powerful winds that can cause serious damage. Or — heavy rainfall that leads to over-the-ground flooding, or even flooding from streams and rivers.

Severe spring weather can thus result in costly storm damage repair. So, when the storm is over, it’s important to know what to do, as well as what NOT to do. If you’ve experienced storm damage of any size, follow these key storm damage restoration tips.

Insurance

• Take photos of the damage and show them to your insurance agent as soon as possible.
• Homeowners insurance generally covers sudden, accidental damage.
• Let’s say there was a thunderstorm with high winds, and your roof suffered damage and is now leaking. Or, a tree falls onto your house and damages your roof. In these cases, your homeowners policy will typically cover the expenses.
• However, some homeowners policies may have windstorm and hail exclusions. That means your policy will not cover damage caused by those perils. To learn about any exclusions in your coverage, read your policy or talk with your agent.
• Also, flooding from natural disasters is generally not covered. For that, you will need separate flood insurance that you can get from The National Flood Insurance Program.

Automobiles 

• Automobiles can easily be damaged by floodwaters, tree limbs, or falling debris.
• If an automobile is damaged, always notify your insurance agent.
• Cover broken windows if the car appears salvageable.
• List valuables in your car that have been lost or damaged.

For professional flood repair services, contact SERVPRO of Columbia & Suwannee Counties

Regardless of the circumstances — damage from storms or floods, fire, smoke, or mold, call SERVPRO.   Our mitigation experts are standing by to provide storm damage restoration to return the property to a preloss condition. They are well-trained and use the latest state-of-the-art science. We can help you determine the full extent of the damage and perform services following industry standards and best practices.