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Ike's 100 mph winds and 16 inches of rain hit the Texas coast on the morning of September 13, obliterateing thousands of homes and businesses, and raining sheets of glass shards down on the streets of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city.
Over a Hundred Thousand Insurance Claims have been filed, and many of those Policyholders would benefit from reprecentation by a Licensed Public Insurance Adjuster!
If you have suffered property damage or business interruption from Hurricane Ike, call 1-800-ADJUSTERS or find out more on how We can Help You.
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Earthquake Damage
One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena's of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects.
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning at any time of the day or night. If an earthquake occurs in a populated area, it can cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage.
Although there are no guarantees of safety during an earthquake, identifying potential hazards ahead of time, and advance planning, can save lives and significantly reduce injuries and property damage.
Things to plan ahead for:
- Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors
For example: under sturdy furniture, against an inside wall, away from where glass could shatter, or ideally in the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines. - Have Disaster Supplies on Hand
Have a Flashlight and extra batteries, portable battery-operated radio, first aid kit, essential medicines. - Develop an Emergency Communication Plan
In case family members are separated from one another during an earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster. Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the "family contact." After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe. Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.
- Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals.
- Inspect the entire length of chimneys for damage. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire.
- Inspect utilities like gas, sewer and waterlines for leaks.
As with any loss, document your damage, take pictures, save all receipts. Report your Earthquake damage to Insurance Company promptly. Consider hiring a professional. 1-800-ADJUSTERS is just a phone call away!