Tips for Filing Insurance Claims After Hurricane Sandy
Six tips to help you deal with the damage you may be facing.
While Governor Corbett says Pennsylvania "dodged a bullet," there is still a lot of damage in the area - trees down, some instances of flooding, and property damage. Deborah L. Jacobs, personal finance writer for Forbes, offers some steps to take in evaluating and dealing with any damage: 1. Don't put yourself in harm's way to evaluate damage - don't go out on the roof or wade through water in your basement - call emergency services. 2. Contact your insurer - According to Jacobs, insurance companies had plenty of time to put systems in place for customers on insurance policies - a lot of times, information is available right on the website of your insurance provider. 3. Document your losses - Take photos and make notes to describe what …
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