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Hurricane Checklist
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What to do BEFORE a Hurricane:
INSURANCE POLICY
Obtain your policy and keep it with you.
INSURANCE CHECKUP
Do an insurance checkup. Check your deductible. 10%, 5%, 3%, 2%. Find out your limits. We are happy to review your policy for you – free consultation with no charge.
PICTURES OF OUTSIDE OF HOME
Take and save pictures of the outside of your house – walls, windows, yard, trees, pools, lanai, soffits and roof.
PICTURES OF INSIDE OF HOME
Take and save pictures of the inside of your home – ceilings, walls, windows, floors, cabinets
PICTURES OF CONTENTS
Take pictures of your contents – expensive and valuable furnishings, TV’s, electronics, furniture, safes, and other valuables. Make a list of it and each item’s value and when you purchased it. Save receipts if you can.
SECURE VALUABLE DOCUMENTS
Secure valuable documents, Social Security Cards, ID’s, deeds, contracts, passports, prescriptions, wills, or other important documents.
PROPERTY
Protect your property.
ROOF INSPECTION
Get a roof inspection. Often includes pictures, satellite photos and estimates and is free.
WINDOWS
Board up windows.
PROTECT ITEMS IN THE HOME
Store important items high or in centrally located rooms/closets.
NEWS ALERTS
Pay attention to news alerts on the strength and path of the storm.
SANDBAGS
Sandbags if you flood.
PROTECT WINDOWS
Board and tape windows.
TREES
Trim branches that may fall on your home.
GAS AND WATER
Turn off gas and water.
SECURE ITEMS OUTSIDE
Secure items outside that may be blown by high winds.
EVACUATE
LEAVE if you are told to. Life is more important than property.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bookmark weather sites and our information
CONTACT INFORMATION
Put us in your contacts. Cell, Phone, email, text.
What to do AFTER a Hurricane:
SAFETY
FOCUS ON SAFETY.
REPORT YOUR CLAIM
Immediately call in the claim when you discover any damage. Do not wait. Policies often require prompt notice.
PROTECT FROM FURTHER DAMAGE
Protect your property from further damage –board up broken windows, tarp roofs, walls and windows that leak. Take care of your contents.
KEEP AC ON
Keep your AC on to prevent or stop mold growth
DOCUMENT DAMAGE
Document the damage. Take pictures and videos and date all damage.
DAMAGE LIST
Make a list of all the damage.
KEEP RECEIPTS
Keep receipts for the damage and anything you spend repairing damage.
COOPERATE WITH INSURANCE PROVIDER
Cooperate with the insurance company’s requests for documents and inspections. Call us with any questions you have. If the carrier asks to take your recorded statement or examination under oath, feel free to call us to consult.
CONTRACTS - BE CAREFUL
Be careful signing contracts with repair companies, adjusters or lawyers. There are some bad actors out there.
CALL THE THOMAS ATTORNEYS, PA FOR FREE CONSULTATION
Call us. Consultations are free. And, do not sign anything like a release or other document without consulting an attorney. Some insurance companies hope you sign before calling us.
