Steps to take After the Storm

7/12/2022 (Permalink)

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Storm damage occurs more often and can cause an immense amount of harm to your home or business. Heavy rain can cause flooding, powerful winds can cause roof damage and downed trees on your property as well as any other result of natural disaster. Some post-storm damage can create safety and health hazards, so having a strategy to deal with damage will help you to be ready to take steps immediately after the storm. Knowing you have a partner to help get your property back in order can help lessen the stress and make the process move quicker.

Take All Proper Safety Precautions

Heavy winds and rain can create an unlimited amount of physical hazards.  These can include a collapse of  roofing materials, window damage, collapsed walls or standing water in the basement or home interior. In addition, moisture can soak into furniture, carpeting, and building materials making the perfect environment for mold growth. 

Shut off the main gas line if you smell gas. Beware of broken glass, exposed nails, and other sharp objects on the property. Contact a reputable property restoration company to help do basic tasks to secure your property and make it safe to use. If necessary, arrange for an alternative place for you and your family to live while your property is determined safe living conditions.

Photograph all of the Damage

If it is safe to move around your property, use your cellphone or a reliable camera to photograph the damage. This will make sure  that you will have a record for your insurance company. This action will ensure that you are fully compensated, accurately.

Contact Your Insurance Company

Contact your insurance agent to notify them about the damage to your home or business immediately. The company will send out an adjuster to determine the extent of the damage so that payment for repairs can be made. This adjuster will work with SERVPRO of Bloomington/Pontiac on every step of your restoration process.

When a storm-related disaster strikes, it may seem overwhelming, but these steps can help you to begin the process of restoring your home or business, and your life, to normal. 

SERVPRO Of Bloomington/Pontiac, we specialize in the remediation and restoration of homes and businesses that have suffered small or large loss from water, flood, wind, storm, fire damage, and smoke disaster.

Contact SERVPRO of Bloomington/Pontiac for more information and to answer any Storm Damage Loss.

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at 309-827-7500 or visit our website at www.SERVPRObloomingtonpontiac.com.

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