Wind, Trees, and Your Home: What to do when damage occurs during a storm.
Actual home damaged during Winter Storm Riley 3/5/2018 Information from EFynch.com . With some information provided by Long & Foster Insurance . Timonium, MD: Last week, the winds indeed hit 60+mph in most places. As a smart home owner, you already took note the tips we posted in our checklist of items . However, what should you do when the worst happens, as too many people experienced last week? With more storms in the forecast and several trees weakened by the events last week- here is some more info on what do do after a home emergency occurs: What do we do next? 1. Make sure all people on the property are safe and accounting for. Keep the area clear even though you may want to check it out. Downed trees do have a risk of "self righting" because of root structure that may still be intact. They can also roll or shift so it is important for EVERYONE to clear the area and stay a safe distance away. ***If you cannot clear the a...