Three weeks after Hurricane Ian, many families are still in shock and picking up the pieces to their homes. No one could have expected this outturn of events for many households, leaving many homes and establishments flooded and others without a home to return to after the storm.
From the Maverick Home Group family, we send our prayers to each family out there picking up the pieces after the storm; as this can be a long grieving process for some, our hope is as a community, we can rebuild together.
In this blog, we put together a short list of what you can do after a hurricane.
- Contact your home insurance or apartment rental insurance company to file a claim.
- Clean up as much as you can
- Inspect your home or get a home inspection
Contact your home insurance or apartment rental insurance company to file a claim:
You will want to report and document any damages to your property to your insurance company; even if you are unsure, still take the precautions to make a claim.
Here is a list of blogs to help you understand how to report a claim to your insurance company, whether you have home insurance, renters insurance, or uninsured items.
- How to Properly Document Damages For a Homeowners Insurance Claim
- 12 Valuable Tips So You Can Start Itemizing Damages for Your Homeowners Insurance Claim
- When and How to File a Renters Insurance Claim
- What Should You Do If You Have Uninsured Flood Damage? Will FEMA Help?
Clean up as much as you can:
Damages from home to home will look different. Once you can, begin cleaning up as much as possible to properly assess all damages that may have occurred in your home.
You will want to work quickly but steadily to ensure you get all areas of your home. This will be important when you begin to file your insurance claim to get proper visual documentation of your space.
For some damages, you may need outside help.
Inspect your home or get a home inspection:
Once your home is clean to the best of your abilities, you will want to begin a walkthrough of your home. You will want to check your electronics, stairs, walls, roof, etc., to ensure everything is still intact or working effectively.
- Getting Your Home Inspection After a Flood
- Should you Perform an HVAC inspection after a Flood
- Find a home inspector near you
Expected or unexpected damages to your home, your safe space can make you feel many emotions but again, know you are not alone.
From the Maverick Home Group Team, stay safe, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
