Hurricane Claims
Hurricane Season is getting stronger and more intense each and every year. These catastrophic tropical storms and hurricanes cause major damage and disruption in coastal areas throughout Florida, other states along the Gulf Coast, and the entire Eastern Seaboard including the Caribbean and even Canada.
Millions of coastal home and property owners worry about damage from hurricanes and what may or may not be covered by their insurance. Getting paid for damage after a hurricane requires you get the right insurance beforehand, and that you hire a licensed Public Adjuster to Maximize your Claim.
HURRICANE DAMAGE CLAIMS
Hurricane damage related perils will present complex issues to a homeowner. The immediate aftermath is what many homeowners are not prepared and experienced to fathom. Urgency kicks in, property damage issues such as food spoilage from power outages, fallen trees, blown roof shingles, exposed roof sheathing, water intrusion to the interior of a home causing microbial growth such as mold become imperative in addressing immediately.
CHECKLIST
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Take safety measures for yourself and all occupants first Ensure that your property is safe for entry
- Take initial photos & videos and create an initial list of damaged property (Interior & Exterior of building)
- Locate and secure your property insurance policies
- Immediately take steps to prevent further damage (For example: Tarping roofs, removing water from interior spaces, removing fallen trees & other debris)
- Provide prompt notice of loss to your insurance company
- Contact Betterway Claims Adjusters for a FREE CONSULTATION!
Tips for homeowners after a hurricane
- Protect your loved ones first! Establish a safe meeting place and a pre-shared out-of-state contact.
- It may not be safe to return immediately following a storm. Check with local authorities.
- Take photos & videos, create an inventory of damaged property (Interior & Exterior).
- Safely take steps to prevent further damage (For example: Tarping roofs, removing water from interior spaces, removing fallen trees & other debris).
- Contact Betterway Claims Adjusters for a FREE CONSULTATION!
- Provide notice of loss to your insurance company.
- Develop and plan a claim management strategy with your public adjuster.
An experienced public adjuster for your claim
Hurricane damage related perils will present complex issues to a homeowner. The immediate aftermath is what many homeowners are not prepared and experienced to fathom. Urgency kicks in, property damage issues such as food spoilage from power outages, fallen trees, blown roof shingles, exposed roof sheathing, water intrusion to the interior of a home causing microbial growth such as mold become imperative in addressing immediately.
Hurricane claims can be filed once you’ve had time to research your policy documents and consult with a licensed public adjuster. Do not rush to sign anything without a trusted opinion!
We know storm damage
Coastal property owners have become well educated and accustomed to the pre-hurricane planning and preparedness over the last couple of decades.
Major hurricanes such as Hurricane Andrew, Katrina, and Wilma have given homeowners in many states a lesson on the life changing consequences hurricane damage. Homeowners are once again reminded by the recent catastrophic events in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands as a result of strong wind gusts & rain as a result of Hurricane Harvey, Irma & Maria.
Residential property owners typically have “pre-hurricane” immediate plans such as: securing windows & doors, and taking photos & videos of property prior to an event. Long term plans such as maintaining roof systems, reinforcing structures with impact windows, doors and hurricane straps are not only encouraged, but may be required under certain municipalities and building codes.
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