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Hurricane & Tornado Kits are not just for residential property!

Residents of southern and coastal states are very familiar with the rigors of "storm prep". Hurricane preparedness is its own form of gospel message and entails much more than just "be sure to stock up on bread and milk"! There are plans to make in the event an evacuation is called for and other plans necessary to help your property weather the storm. Frequently people consider these strategies for their homes: they know where their insurance policies are kept, plywood is duly stacked in the garage, emergency water storage and non-perishable food is planned. But a good storm plan for your commercial property or business can be crucial in attaining the most important element of recovery after personal safety: the restoration of pre-storm conditions.

When preparing commercial property for an oncoming storm, or planning a strategy to have in place during an entire hurricane or tornado season, consider the following:

• Have all insurance policy information and essential financial information needed in the case of emergency secure and portable. This should include the contact information of a storm damage expert that can be readily on site and represent your interests during an insurance inspection and negotiation. One example is All-Tex Commercial Storm Damage Recovery Specialists.

• Detail what external things require securing or special storage, which windows need protection, as well as any weak areas of the roof or outer structure that could present a problem in the event of high velocity wind and rain.

• Have ready a "kit" that includes tarps, tie-downs, and a camera/recorder so that after the storm you can readily begin the two most crucial steps: Mitigation and Documentation.

Mitigation: this means that you act to lessen the intensity or severity of the damage done. This is your responsibility and if you do not take adequate measures to stop further damage from occurring, the insurance company could find you liable and refuse to pay for repairs. It´s essential that you stop active leaks, turn off power and water supplies, secure straining or collapsing structures and take whatever measures necessary to "hold tight" until the adjustor and/or a professional contractor can take further steps.

Documentation: this is actually a two-part step. The first, you begin yourself. While you are actively taking measures to lessen or stop further damage, document as well as possible what conditions were before you did so. This includes written records, photographs, and even video recordings. When the storm specialist comes on site, they will ideally continue a very thorough and detailed documentation process that will completely record the damage and necessary repairs. Knowing who to work with ahead of time and familiarity with the process will likely save you thousands in the long run. The right professional will be protecting your interests against an insurance company that is looking to pay you as little as possible, as quickly as possible. Don´t let critical elements be overlooked just because the adjustor was in a hurry or overworked during a busy storm season!

The states known as "tornado alley" are particularly vulnerable. Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, and Colorado deal with frequent, sudden storms that require pre-storm planning and strategy. Likewise, hurricane prone states along the coastal areas must make thorough plans to deal with likely flooding and high winds. A few of these states frequently experience both tornadoes and hurricanes!

The contact number for specialist All-Tex Commercial Construction should be in your Storm Recovery preparedness kit.

They will quickly arrive on site to assist in documentation, mitigation, and assessment. They will represent your interests with the insurance adjustor, prepare a detailed scope of work, and provide contracting services throughout the reconstruction and repair process. In getting your commercial property back to business and pre-storm conditions as fast as possible, there is no other more reliable way to do it. For more information visit www.alltexcommercial.com or call 866-921-5715.