We’ve covered some tropical storm cleanup tips and now after Irma, it’s time to reiterate and expand on that advice. Often times, the damage left behind is just as traumatic as weathering the storm itself. Once the storm surge, high winds, and noise subsides, an eerie silence remains.
But, life goes on and that means dealing with a huge mess. More often than not, this requires more than just a few helping hands. Usually, there’s just too much for one family to deal with and professional help is needed.
Helpful Hurricane Irma Cleanup Tips
Hurricane Irma did a lot of damage to the state of Florida. And, it covered practically the entire peninsula. All the way from the Lower Keys to central Florida and up into the border. Some residents were left to deal with water damaged carpet, flooded vehicles, downed trees and fences, damaged roofs, and much more.For many people, when a terrible storm hits, it’s the aftermath that is the worst. Debris, flood waters, power outages, broken tree limbs, shattered glass, piles of snow— these are all dangerous risks once a hurricane, tornado, or nor’easter makes its way through a town or community. —This Old House.comWith so much damage, an all hands on deck approach is necessary. This means enlisting the help of neighbors, family and friends, as well as a reputable junk removal company. Take caution when dealing with the cleanup process because hazards lurk everywhere.
Top Tropical Storm Cleanup Tips
Florida residents should take charge to get their properties back in shape. It’s going to require a lot of work and plenty of sticktoitness. Here are some top hurricane and tropical storm cleanup tips you can use:- Document all damage. Use your smartphone to snap pictures of every bit of damage to your home, inside and out. Be sure to upload these photos to the cloud to ensure future access. Additionally, take time to research the values of any items damaged or destroyed.
- Estimate necessary work. Although replacing any lost or damaged valuables will be high on your list, other things need replacement and repair. You’ll need to contact different contractors to get estimates.
- Contact your utility companies. It’s helpful to contact and follow up with local utilities. Work your way through phone trees and speak with company representatives to have a better idea of the status of utilities.
- Prevent any further damage. Insurance companies typically require policyholders to take steps to mitigate or stop any more damage from occurring. Take appropriate measures to meet these requirements.
- File insurance claims. Once you’ve documented the damage, file insurance claims. You’ll probably have to regularly follow up and provide further information.
