Saturday, April 10, 1999
To file a claim
Here are some things homeowners should do after being hit by tornadoes or other severe weather:
• Take inventory of all the damage to your home. The list provides the insurance adjuster an accurate report of your losses and speeds up the claims process.
• Make temporary repairs to prevent further damage. Make only temporary repairs and save your receipts, so your insurer can reimburse you for the repairs.
• If there is damage to your home — or other insured structure or property — caused by a fallen tree, your insurance carrier will have the tree removed and repair the damage, minus your deductible.
• Sheds, fences and garages are covered under most homeowners policies.
• Don't panic if your lose your policy or if it has been lost or destroyed in the storm. Most insurance companies have a file of your policy and can help you file a claim when you report your name and tell them your insurance agent's name. Don't let this burden delay the process to file a claim.
• Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible.
Source: Insurance Information Institute, Enquirer research
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Families flew from their beds
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Driver got upside-down trip on freeway median
Photographer encounters death, devastation
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Community safe, serene and vulnerable
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Survivors eager to swap stories
Two died in field; two died on roads
Adjusters quick to arrive at disaster
To file a claim
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Kids need help to overcome grief, fears
Talking to kids
Phones, power out until Sunday
Rescue team did tough job
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Storms' memories linger after damage is repaired
Mobilization was instant
Tornado tales
TV/radio stations had reason to boast
Volunteers grab chain saws, mops as workers untangle wires
At least 7 businesses destroyed
911 calls reveal confusion, fear
