Preparing for a Hurricane: Strengthening Your Property and Minimizing Risks
A hurricane is a significant tropical cyclone that may wreak havoc when it lands. It’s critical to take preventative measures to safeguard your property. To reduce damage from flying debris, install storm shutters, examine your roof, and maintain your landscaping. Develop an emergency kit, a communication strategy, and the appropriate insurance coverage to prepare for […]
Relief Efforts After a Hurricane: Assessing Damage and Seeking Support
After a devastating hurricane, the immediate focus shifts to evaluating the aftermath and taking swift action to secure homes and businesses. Reporting damages to local authorities becomes paramount for thorough inspections, especially in areas affected by flooding. Structural evaluations, mold checks, and identification of potential hazards are crucial steps to ensure safety post-storm. Additionally, exploring […]
The Importance of Accurate Damage Assessments
Damage and destruction, no matter the cause, can be stressful to deal with. Damage assessments are a process that occurs after the damage has occurred after significant events such as an accident, hurricane, storms, flooding, and more. It’s an overview of the extent of the damage to an asset covered by an insurance policy and […]
How to File Flood Claims
If a flood hits your community, you want to ensure your home is protected from damage with homeowner’s insurance. Whether it’s a few inches of water or several feet, water damage caused by flooding can be catastrophic. With homeowner’s insurance, you may be able to be compensated to cover damages caused by flooding. This is […]
How to File a Flood Insurance Claim
The best way to protect your home and personal belongings from flood damage is to purchase flood insurance, primarily if your home is in a flood zone. If your home recently suffered water damage from a flood, you may be able to receive some reimbursement. Claiming flood damage can be difficult; therefore, you may need […]
21st Century Flood Reform Act
The BSA Claims Service Flood Team enjoyed its visit on the Hill with Texas US Congressman Lloyd Doggett to discuss the 21st Century Flood Reform Act and other flood-related issues. We appreciate his time to discuss the FEMA/NFIP re-authorization. This is a topic of many panels and information sessions at the National Flood Conference this […]
