Fear the Storms

The numbers are amazing, and at times they can be scary.
 
When you think of your worst storm fears, tornadoes may come to mind, with some $2.5 million loss per storm as a common occurrence. And then we have hailstorms, with some 5,382 major hailstorms in 2020. Hurricanes in 2018-2019 hit some $136 billion in damages. Are you afraid of lightning? Yearly ground strikes in the United States is close to 200,000,000, with Australia following at almost 150,000,000 and Canada at 18,000,000.
 
Those are amazing, and devastating, numbers.
 
But most often, flooding is the biggest fear. And the price is going up, with some predicting an increase in damage of some 60% in the next 30 years.
 
What’s the point? Storm damage is on the increase, with the average cost of a flooded basement between $15,000 and $20,000, and more, depending on estimates. A flooded house can be devastating to your pocketbook.
 
There is a lot that can happen to your home! And when that happens, what do you need to do? You want to get things back to normal, of course. Here are some tips to do that, according to the experts.
 

1. Take care of yourself first. If you are ill or injured, get immediate medical attention.
2. Give your home first aid. Get organized and make sure your home is safe and sound.
3. Dry out your home. Make sure you can turn on the power, be safe. Listen to the authorities.
4. Dig into the financial assistance you may need. Not many of us have spare cash but we all have government help.
5. Look at your insurance policy and coverages. Make sure you know what is covered and what is not.
6. Just be smart. Know your insurance policy and coverage and what you are expected to pay out of pocket.

 
Know your rights, know your coverage, and take care of what matters to you the most.
 
Of course, your favorite restoration company knows all of this. They are on your side. Talk to them and get their help

After All, It Pays to Call a Pro!
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