Be Aware of Hazards
The first step in being prepared is understanding your surroundings and knowing what to do when disaster strikes. Going through a checklist before bad weather arrives can reduce damage and improve safety.
- Inspect the roof, doors, and windows for leaks or cracks
- Move important records away from locations that could be damaged by wind or rain
- Ensure that all fire protection is usable, and fill fuel tanks for back-up generators
- Gather emergency supplies such as lighting equipment, power and hand tools, lumber, nails, roofing paper, sandbags, shovels, tarpaulins, and chainsaws in a safe location
- Include medical supplies such as bottled drinking water and non-perishable food
When Danger Strikes
When a hurricane and/or strong winds take their toll, remember this checklist to keep everything in order.
- Contact your emergency response organization and make them aware of damage
- Survey for damage among facilities and take pictures. If you find damage, cover broken windows and damaged roofs to prevent further damage
- Look for serious safety hazards including live electrical wires, gas leaks, flammable liquids, toxic materials and damage to foundations or underground piping
- Restore water supplies if they were shut off to enable the fire protection system
- Keep in contact with key personnel and maintain fire-safe conditions
Report Your Claim
When reporting a claim, be prepared with the following information:
- Date and time of loss
- Address of loss
- Cause
- Kind of property damage
- Estimated dollar loss
- Property damage
- Business interruption
- Your contact information
- Name
- Title
- Phone number
- Email address
EPIC is here to help you through this process. Report your claim and check storm information from the National Hurricane Center.
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