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- What should I do first after a hurricane or severe storm damages my property?
- What should I do if water is entering during an active storm?
- What does emergency roof tarping do?
- When is emergency board-up appropriate after a storm?
- Can wind-driven rain cause hidden water damage?
- Is it safe to inspect a roof or remove a fallen tree after a storm?
- Why should I avoid storm floodwater inside or around a property?
- What can storm damage mitigation include?
- How can mold risk be reduced after storm water enters a building?
- What should I document after storm damage, and what can Hugo provide for insurance?
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What should I document after storm damage, and what can Hugo provide for insurance?
Record safe photos, dates, affected areas, temporary measures, work records, expenses, and carrier communications while preserving urgent mitigation needs.
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Keep before-and-after photographs when available, the date and known cause, weather or authority notices, a room-by-room list, estimates, authorizations, mitigation records, invoices, and receipts. Do not enter a hazardous area or delay necessary emergency protection only to collect evidence.
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