>> SICSA recovery tips for pets after Miami Valley storm, tornado damage
Homeowner insurance claims:
- Inspect your home for damage then notify your insurance company as soon as possible
- Prepare an inventory and take photographs of damaged property
- Store undamaged property in a protected place if possible
- Cover broken windows and other holes to prevent further damage
- If power is out, disconnect all computers and appliances from electrical sources
- Be present when the adjuster inspects your damage
Home insurance coverage:
- Policies include additional living expenses in the event a home is severely damaged by an insured disaster, this would pay for reasonable expenses incurred by living elsewhere while the home's being fixed or rebuilt
Auto insurance claims:
- Take photos of any visible damage
- Any vehicle sustaining damage should be fully inspected before being allowed back on the road
Auto insurance coverage:
- Physical damage to a car caused by tornadoes and fallen tree limbs or hail damage is covered under the optional comprehensive portion of an auto policy
- Car owners should contact their insurance company to determine the extent of coverage before seeking repairs
Services provided by AAA:
- Customers who've suffered damage to their homes or autos can begin filing claim immediately
- Claims representatives are ready to assist 24-hours a day, call 800-207-3618
- If not insured through AAA, contact your insurance provider
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