Your Hurricane Claim Settlement - The Second Storm

I noticed a strange band of white stuff on the living room wall. It was an inch or so thick and about six inches wide, going around the perimeter of the room on the walls at about eye level. I took pictures of it, and then studied the room to see what had happened. There was no texture on the ceiling. It had been scoured off the ceiling and deposited in a band on the walls by the whirling wind after the doors blew open. Mind-boggling! It was hard to believe the house was still standing.

I'm reminded of a childhood experience at an amusement park called Riverview. I'd ride the topsy-turvy ride. Emotions gyrating back and forth: Fear! Doubt! Exhilaration! Terror! Calm!

emergency system response Make sure you have enough canned food to last for at least one week for each member of your family. Don't forget to have a standard, non-electric can opener. Left over canned good can always be donated to area grocery stores in November when they are collecting to provide Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate. If you have small children make sure you have everything you need such as powdered milk, baby food and diapers. You may not have refrigeration for days, so plan ahead.

No long commute, no commute at all if you prefer. There is plenty of work near you, we drive maybe ten miles a day, we do 80% of our work in one neighborhood. When Ev started his first house cleaning business he rode his bike and took public transportation to his clients' homes and offices. With a little foresight and planning, you can clean with no supplies of your own. We have met several other cleaners who work by bike and on foot as well.

Close in seconds. One flip of a switch or touch of a button and they roll down seamlessly. In case of power outages, there is always a manual option, which is also quickly initiated.

emergency escape ladder What will it take to protect your house from high winds? Many times high winds from a hurricane blow in a garage door, then the rest of the house. Is your garage door able to withstand strong winds? Is your roof adequately attached? Make sure that your house is up to proper building codes.

I was not dealing with his fine print, his additional coverages, his depreciation, his deductible, his contents, or his additional living expenses. I would learn that later. For now, I was doing the easy part.