After a storm

9/17/2019 (Permalink)

After a hurricane has passed

If you and your family were forced to leave your home – or if it has been severely damaged from the hurricane – wait for authorities to give the all-clear to re-enter. Then:

• Look for flooding in the wake of a hurricane. Rising water can produce dangerous conditions hours or even days later.
• Check for structural damage before going inside.
• If dark, use a flashlight – not matches, a candle or a lighter. An open flame could ignite leaking gas.
• Listen for reports to see when drinking water is safe.
• If there is water damage, consider hiring a professional water damage cleaning service.
• Otherwise, begin your cleanup as soon as possible – washing and disinfecting items that have been touched by floodwater or disposing of items that cannot be saved.
• Wear a mask, gloves and coveralls when cleaning up your property to reduce exposure to hazardous material.
• Use your cell phone or camera to take pictures of the damage that can be used to document your insurance claim.
• Once you’ve gathered necessary documents and evidence of your claim, contact your insurance company or agent.

https://www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp

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