Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm, made landfall last night just southeast of Tallahassee. When it arrived in Florida's Big Bend region, its wind speeds were 140 miles per hour.
The storm moved north into Georgia and South Carolina Friday morning, dumping heavy rain and causing widespread flooding.
According to The Weather Channel, three people are dead, and more than 2 million are without power. In Florida, a devastating storm surge pushed ashore, with some areas seeing as much as 15 feet of water.
The extent of the damage in Florida will become clearer throughout the day Friday.
Our disaster response team is in the area and will be ready to assist property owners once conditions are safe.
A hurricane can be devastating, often leading to a long and stressful recovery process. You can get help with our insurance claim from Sill Public Adjusters.
We are experts in hurricane insurance claims and have the experience to handle large claims at commercial properties.
FEMA says 25% of businesses never reopen after a disaster. Our team can expedite your insurance claim.
Here's what we do:
- Review your insurance policy
- Document your property damage, including all contents
- Schedule meetings and handle communication with your insurance company
- Settle your claim faster
Hiring Sill means you will get the insurance settlement you deserve.
What NOT to do after a storm damaged your business
If a hurricane has impacted your business, you must know what you can and cannot do. Anything you touch could risk your safety and affect your insurance claim.
The first thing you should NOT do is try to let a contractor handle your claim. A public adjuster is a licensed insurance industry professional, and by law, ONLY a public adjuster can assist you with your claim. If you decide to seek outside help with your claim, you must work with a licensed public adjuster.
Next, you do NOT want your insurance company’s adjuster to inspect the property damage when you or a public adjuster is NOT there with them. If they inspect the property alone, there is a good chance something is overlooked or missed during that inspection.
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You should also know the difference between temporary and permanent repairs. After the storm, you need to take steps to limit further damage, but you must have an insurance expert, like one of our public adjusters, there with you so as not to create any additional challenges in your claim.
Finally, we cannot stress enough that if your business is damaged during a storm, we strongly recommend that you NOT try to take on the insurance company alone.
A business claim can lead to a very long and complex process that only adds stress and countless hours of work to your plate. At Sill, our team features some of the industry's most experienced insurance claims experts.
When you hire Sill, we can complete each step of your claim. Our clients settle much faster and receive a much more significant amount from their insurance company than they would have on their own.
After a storm, you can reach us 24/7 by calling 844.640.7455.
SOURCE | The Weather Channel