What do you do? You evacuated your house before a storm and flood waters have destroyed your house and your personal belongings. You feel helpless and don’t know where to start. Consider these items to assist with the overwhelming task ahead of you, your family, and friends. First and foremost, safety is paramount in dealing…
Read MoreRegrettably, you may be dealing with the terrible aftermath of a catastrophe like a flood or hurricane. Things like flood damage, wind damage, structural damage, and storm surge are all common conditions during catastrophes. Insurance claims inevitably follow, and documentation of the damage is important. Here are a few tips on documenting conditions for insurance…
Read MoreA catastrophe brings tremendous hardship to affected regions. Having reliable products to begin the cleanup is essential. As such, the following items should be considered as a catastrophe supply list. When possible, store the items in dry bins (plastic containers). Water Rope Ice Hammer Cooler (Ice chest), multiple Prybar or crowbar Prepackaged foods Sheetrock knife…
Read MoreHurricane season occurs between June 1 and November 30. If you live in a hurricane zone, you know these storms are unpredictable and very disruptive to people’s lives. Often, floods and destructive winds during hurricane events cause untold damage to houses. With that in mind, lets discuss some early preparation measures you can perform to…
Read MoreThe best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season starts. Listed below are steps to be taken to help you weather the storm. Some should be started well in advance of a storm’s approach (tree trimming for instance) and other tasks would typically be done 1-2 days before the storm’s impact (filling…
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