Read below for post-storm mitigation activities, useful resources and and claims contact information.
POST-STORM IMMEDIATE:
- The devastation a hurricane leaves in its wake depends on the location, population density and hurricane size. In the immediate aftermath of a hurricane, it is important to quickly and calmly assess the situation.
- Do not move seriously injured individuals. If high-rise buildings are in the general area, falling debris may make open areas more dangerous than remaining inside the buildings. Watch out for fallen power lines and broken gas lines.
- Provide search and rescue personnel with last known location of any missing victim(s).
- Stay away from power lines, buildings and any object that might fall.
- Secure the site and provide watch service if necessary.
- Visually check for open bus bars, conductors and exposed insulators before re-energizing electrical systems.
- Take pictures to start documenting damage.
POST-STORM RECOVERY:
- Initiate process to check on the well-being of employees and their families. If support is needed and available, dispatch to employee homes. Employees who are concerned with the safety and well-being of their families will not be available to support company recovery efforts. The sooner families are safe, the more quickly they can participate in company recovery efforts.
- Look for safety hazards such as live electrical wires, leaking gas, flammable liquids, corrosive/toxic materials and damage to foundations or underground piping.
- Repair automatic sprinkler protection and/or water supplies to get protection back in service as soon as possible.
- Restore fire protection systems, if necessary.
- Conduct two-inch main drain and alarm tests on automatic fire protection sprinkler systems to verify public water supply availability.
- Contact key personnel and notify contractors to start repairs. Control smoking and use hot work permits where applicable. Maintain fire-safe conditions at all times.
- Cover broken windows and torn roof coverings immediately.
- Clean roof drains and remove debris from roofs.
- Notify key customers, suppliers and partners of office/facility reopening and any necessary property or operational changes resulting from storm damage.
USEFUL LINKS:
- Family Assistance – https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual
- Assistance Information – Emergency Info | Florida Disaster
- Shelter Status – Shelter Status | Florida Disaster
- Openings and Closings – Map for private business closures or openings
- Travel Information – https://www.visitflorida.com/more/current-travel-safety-information/
- Gas Station Information – https://www.gasbuddy.com/
- Traffic Information – https://floridadisaster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a8f27c77c8554493a253eb5780f316d8
MOBILE APPLICATIONS:
CLAIMS CONTACT INFORMATION:
Experiencing a loss can be stressful and confusing. Reporting a claim should not be. If you have a claim to report, ALWAYS contact your carrier immediately, it’s the fastest way to get claims processed. Insurance carrier claims teams are available 24/7:
CLICK HERE for carrier contact information.
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