Storm Damage Checklist for Tennessee Homeowners
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Storm Damage Checklist for Tennessee Homeowners

What to do before, during and after a severe storm, with a simple checklist for roofs, trees, water and safety.

Before the storm

Clear gutters, trim limbs, secure outdoor items, know your shutoffs and charge phones. Review your insurance.

During the storm

Stay inside in a safe interior room, away from windows. Follow local weather alerts.

After: safety

Watch for downed lines, gas smells and unstable trees or roofs. Do not walk through floodwater.

After: photographs

Document damage inside and out before cleanup. Photograph the roof from the ground if you cannot safely climb.

After: protect

Cover broken windows and roof openings if safe. Move belongings away from leaks.

After: call

Call your insurance company and us. We handle tarping, drying and cleanup.

Our advice in one sentence

Stay safe, photograph, cover openings and call early.

Questions

Quick answers.

Should I climb on my roof to check?

Please do not. Use binoculars or call a professional.

What if power is out?

We can work with generators and lights.

When should I call my insurer?

As soon as it is safe.

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