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Hurricane Preparedness: Assemble Disaster Supplies
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Hurricane Preparedness: Assemble Disaster Supplies

Beat the rush: Get your supplies now

Waiting until a hurricane has got our area in its sights is a bad time to be thinking about hurricane supplies. People panic and store shelves become empty within a few hours of the news stations proclaiming we are under a tropical storm/hurricane warning or watch. Gas stations get pumped dry and lumber for boarding up homes become scarce. Gather all these things now so you can be ready when a storm hits!

What to include in your supplies preparation:

(Source: Ready.gov)

  • Water – 1 gallon per day/per person
  • Food – three-day supply of nonperishable food
  • Can opener (if your kit contains canned food)
  • Weather radio – hand crank or battery-powered
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • First-aid kit
  • Whistle
  • Dust mask, plastic sheeting, duct tape
  • Moist towelettes, baggies with ties
  • Wrench or pliers
  • Local maps

Additional Items to Consider:

  • Prescription medications
  • Eye glasses
  • Infant formula
  • Diapers
  • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
  • Sleeping bag/blanket
  • Change of clothing
  • Important family documents in a waterproof container
  • Cash, traveler’s checks and change
  • Matches in waterproof container
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Bleach
  • Books, puzzles or other activities for children
  • Extra food and water for pets

Want this list in a printable format?

put together your emergency supply kit

Download this checklist from FEMA
After you assemble your kit...
  • Store your emergency supplies in a cool, dry place
  • Make sure all family knows where the supply kit is
  • Pay attention to expiration dates
  • Make a supply kit not only for your home, but for your car & workplace

WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH DISASTERS...

We have 40 years experience and have seen it all. We put together this guide to help you serve your policyholders the best you can. We want you to be successful.  Reach us 772-567-4435 anytime of the day or night.

Hurricane Preparedness: Get An Insurance Checkup
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Hurricane Preparedness: Get An Insurance Checkup

Did your policyholders know standard insurance policies do not cover flooding?

It takes 30 days for a new policy to be issued!

During this time right before hurricane season starts (it begins June 1st), you should be doing policy check-ups with your policyholders. 

Just a few things to evaluate:

  • Has the home increased in value?
  • Have any new contents that have been acquired since the last check up covered?
  • Have any new types of property (renter, vehicle or business) been acquired that will need coverage?

Arm your policyholders with:

  • An inventory the home or business
  • Recommendations to keep important documents & records in a safe place
  • Make insurance policy numbers & contact information handy
fema has developed a great resource

Share the below document with your insured’s to make sure they are properly prepared for the upcoming hurricane season!

download the checklist

FEMA has put together a comprehensive checklist on the insurance coverage you should have for your home, business and personal belongings.
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May is Hurricane Preparedness Month

Hurricane season starts june 1st

Forecasters are calling for anywhere between 14-18 named storms this 2018 hurricane season. Of those named hurricanes, 7 of those are supposed to become hurricanes!

Follow these hurricane preparation tips (and share with your friends!):

Get an Insurance Checkup

Before a storm hits, make sure you know your insurance coverage limits and what it includes. See what you should look for.

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Assemble Disaster Supplies

Once a storm hits, all food supplies & water quickly disappear! Get your non-perishable foods and water ready now. See what you need to include on the list.

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Get a Disaster plan

Make sure your plan is easily accessible and that all interested parties know what it is and have access! Get your template now

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how will you evacuate?

Knowing the highways and freeways will be clogged once a potential hurricane landfall is announced... what is your evacuation plan? Get local tips

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determine your risk

What is your home or property most at risk for? Learn how to find out

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now is the time for home projects

Instead of waiting until the hurricane has Indian River County in its sights, get your home repairs done now! See the suggested property evaluation & repair list.

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give back

Are you aware of any disabled neighbors or community members that might need help preparing? Doing the work now is better than waiting until the impending landfall of a hurricane. See how to get involved.

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when it comes to dealing with disasters...

We have 40 years experience and have seen it all. We put together this guide to help you serve your policyholders the best you can. We want you to be successful.  Reach us 772-567-4435 anytime of the day or night.

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Xactware Integration for Insurance Claims

We use what the trades use

water damage vero beachAt ServiceMaster By Glenn’s, we use the industry standard, Xactimate, for all restoration jobs. Staff throughout the company uses this software to estimate and manage jobs of all types.
Estimating has come a long way in the past twenty years, and Xactware has been a leading force in the innovations the industry enjoys today.

Why It Matters

Currently ServiceMaster uses Xactware tools to receive assignments, estimate structural damage, and to send complete assignments. The XactContents estimation module fits seamlessly into our workflow and enables us to add a contents inventory and estimating service to the mitigation and structural estimating services already provided. 

Making it Easy for You

In addition, your claims concierge will handle all detailed information, pictures, videos, dry logs, billing, etc. that will be generated from our ServiceMaster Restore 365 program into complete reports to share with homeowners, agents, or property management.

See other ways we help property managers retain tenants and insurance agents provide peace of mind.

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Claims Concierge Service

We understand stress levels run high during a disaster

That’s why we have developed our claims concierge service that handles the entire process from monitoring jobs real-time to tracking restoration progress to developing complete reports.

We know the first calls after a water damage, smoke damage or mold damage event is going to be your insurance company, a tradesman (like a plumber or contractor) and a restoration company.

We want you to know we handle the entire claims process for you

Because you are going to have enough on your plate trying to deal with tenant relations and expectations.

water damage vero beach

When a disaster occurs in a home or business, response times, process and visibility are critical for our insurance industry partners, and home and business owners. Respond 365 platform provides us with a streamlined system to monitor all jobs real-time, allowing us to focus on what matters most – restoring homes and lives back to normal.

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water damage vero beach

At ServiceMaster By Glenn’s, we use the industry standard, Xactimate, for all restoration jobs. Staff throughout the company uses this software to estimate and manage jobs of all types. Estimating has come a long way in the past twenty years, and Xactware has been a leading force in the innovations the industry enjoys today.

Learn More

See other ways we help property managers retain tenants and insurance agents provide peace of mind.

When it comes to comprehensive solutions for water damage, we understand the tools, processes and commitment it takes to bring your home or business as close as possible to its original state. Trusted for 40 years, fire damage, smoke damage, flood damage, mold damage and storm damage are our area of expertise.