Documenting Damage For Hurricane Claims

Your best bet when documenting damage for hurricane claims is to document everything. As soon as conditions are safe, find a camera (it may be wise to keep a disposable camera in your hurricane evacuation kit) and start documenting the damage.

In no other circumstance is the old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" more appropriate than in the aftermath of a hurricane. Most people will begin the clean-up process immediately, but before starting any clean-up it is very important to take photographs documenting all interior and exterior storm damage to your property. This is one of the most important steps in getting maximum compensation for you hurricane claim.

Most homeowners toss out everything that has been severely damaged or destroyed by the hurricane as soon they return to their property. This may include food, furniture, clothing, and any other items that may have been damaged beyond repair. It is extremely important to take damage photographs of all immediately discarded items, as these items may be picked up by disposal services before an insurance hurricane claims adjuster arrives to assess the damage.

In this situation it can very difficult to recover compensation for these wind and water related damages. Taking a few extra moments to take meticulous pictures of any and all hurricane damage that your property may have sustained can have a huge impact on how your hurricane claim is handled down the road.

By: Alice Mills

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