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Hurricane Laura: The Aftermath

About Hurricane Laura

Prior to making landfall in the US, Laura had produced serious damage and took nearly two dozen lives across Hati and the Dominican Republic. As it was moving through the Gulf of Mexico, Laura quickly grew from a Category 1 to a Category 4 within 24 hours. In the early morning of August 27th, Hurricane Laura made landfall to the US Coast as the seventh named storm to do so this hurricane season.

At landfall, Hurricane Laura had wind speeds of up to 150 mph, causing mass construction along the border of Texas and Louisiana.

What’s Next?

A couple of days after the storm had passed, President Trump toured the damage in Orange, Texas and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Trump vowed assistance for both cities, saying in Texas that “we’ve never seen anything like” the force of the storm. He said that FEMA would deliver 400,000 liters of water and 200,000 meals for those who were affected by Laura.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that he has declared a disaster in 62 counties and their priorities are “power, water, evacuees, assessment.”

Residents and business owners have finally started to return to the area to assess the damages. Power and water outages are still affecting tens of thousands of people across the area, with no Return Date near.Helping Texas in the wake of Hurricane Laura 2020

How You Can Help

The following organizations have set up individual campaigns dedicated to those who have been affected by Hurricane Laura. Donate and volunteer as you are able!

Were you or someone you know affected by Hurricane Laura? Not sure where to start? Contact ICRS today!

Damaging Storms Reach Denver, Colorado

Tuesday Night’s Storm Caused 1 Tornado & Tennis Ball Sized Hail

Colorado was hit with a storm so intense it caused high winds, large hail, and even a tornado in Lincoln County. The storm began to unfold just before midnight on Tuesday evening when the National Weather Service issued its first warning that storms were possible for eastern Colorado.

In a terrible turn of events, Colorado is being hit by storms from the East. Damaging winds, hail and even a tornado have been reported in Lincoln County. In response to this threat, officials are urging people to take shelter immediately and stay away from windows if possible. The National Weather Service has advised that these storms should dissipate overnight but they will likely continue moving through Colorado on Wednesday morning.

This blog post discusses the effects of damaging storms that have reached Denver, Colorado. This storm caused high winds, large hail, and even a tornado in Lincoln County. It is important for people to be aware of these events so they can take any necessary precautions to protect themselves.

The storm has passed, now what?

The first thing you need to do is to check your property for any potential hail and wind damage. This could include; damage to trees, landscaping, broken windows

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Photo Credit: Matt Minnillo

or siding, dents in gutters, downspouts and air conditioning units as well as missing shingles and any indentations in roof materials. While you’re checking out your property, it’s essential that you take pictures of all damages.

During this time, it’s also important to contact your insurer or insurance agent and put them on notice that you intend to file an insurance claim.

Did your property suffer damage from Tuesday’s storm? Act fast and CONTACT US now for a Complimentary Hail Report!

To see the full list of the severe weather reports, click HERE.

Hurricane Hanna Insured Losses Reach Nearly $350 Million

According to the catastrophe risk modeling firm, Karen Clark & Company, the total insured losses from Hurricane Hanna could reach up to $350 million.

What does the estimate include?

Karen Clark & Company reported the estimate includes the privately insured wind and storm surge damage to residential, commercial/industrial properties and automobiles. The estimate does not include the National Flood Insurance Program losses.

Hurricane Hanna Damages

The storm brought high wind speeds to southern Texas and had over 200,000 customers without power.Hurricane Hanna Damage Insurance Claims

Low to moderate levels of wind damage was sustained throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Damage to signage and lightweight structures, such as gas station pavilions and marinas, were relatively common as well.

Other forms of damage included roof and siding damage with rare instances of more severe structural damage. Corpus Christi, Port Mansfield, McAllen, and other coastal towns all experienced storm surge flooding to residential and commercial buildings.

To read about Hurricane Hanna, check out our blog, “Hurricane Hanna Hits Southern Texas”.

To check out the original article from the Insurance Journal, click here.

San Antonio Area Under Another Severe Thunderstorm Warning Thursday Night

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for San Antonio and Bexar County TX

The National Weather Service has given multiple severe thunderstorm warnings this afternoon to counties and towns north of San Antonio, including Comfort, Kerrville, Bandera and Fredericksburg.

The NWS also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Bexar County until 10 p.m. Thursday night.

Thursday, May 28

8:25 p.m.

The NWS has canceled the severe thunderstorm watch across South Central Texas. The remainder of the night should be partly to mostly cloudy, with a few residual showers across southern and western areas exiting to the south.

5:50 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued specifically for Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. According to the NWS, mainly the north side will be affected, with up to quarter-size hail and 60-mph winds.

Read More Here
www.tpr.org/post/severe-thunderstorms-bring-hail-san-antonio-area

What Should I Do If My Property Suffers Storm Damage?

If your property is impacted by a storm, the first thing you must do is mitigate the damage as soon as possible. Always make sure you keep thorough records of any restoration expenses you incur. Then, call the expert adjusters at Insurance Claim Recovery Support. Whether your home or business was hit with a tornado or a hail storm, you can trust our team to settle your claim promptly and fairly. Don’t waste your time trying to get in contact with less qualified claim adjusters. The Insurance Claim Recovery Support adjusters will always represent your best interests and make sure you get the settlement you deserve and need.

 

Learn about other storms that have occurred in the Texas area:

https://www.insuranceclaimrecoverysupport.com/current-hail-storm-in-dallas-texas-on-04-06-2108/

https://www.insuranceclaimrecoverysupport.com/san-antonio-area-under-another-severe-thunderstorm-warning-thursday-night/

https://www.insuranceclaimrecoverysupport.com/texas-city-slammed-with-tennis-ball-sized-hail-storm/

The strongest wind I have ever experienced’: Friday’s storm chase in Texas was one to remember

The strongest wind I have ever experienced’: Friday’s storm chase in Texas was one to remember

Gainesville Texas Meteorologist Chases A Breathtaking Storm

GAINESVILLE, Tex. — If you’re a meteorologist and it’s May, you know the atmosphere always has a few tricks up its sleeve. Storms over Kansas produced incredible displays on Thursday, but Friday was shaping up to be iffier. Nonetheless, I drove the 460 miles to my chase target in Wichita Falls, Tex., bought myself an ice cream and waited beneath blue skies.

Before long, a towering cumulus cloud bloomed into a massive rotating supercell, a telltale hook appearing on the radar where it began to rotate. Air spiraled into its corkscrews updraft as rain and hail fell to the north. Even on the edge of the storm, I was getting big hail. I knew this would be a nasty storm.

Read More About the Storm Chase Here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/05/23/texas-storm-chasing/

$2 Billion in Insured Losses from 9 Tornadoes in Dallas, TX

Sunday’s tornadoes in DFW have resulted in an estimated $2B in losses, making the event the costliest in North Texas history.

Wind and tornado damage claims are prone to repair vs replace disputes. If you’re filing a claim due to damage from the tornadoes in Dallas, TX, reach out to the expert claim adjusters at ICRS. The best time to have Insurance Claim Recovery Support LLC public adjusting firm represent your interests is now before a problem arises. We have assisted owners and operators to settle over $100M in Commercial and Multifamily property damage insurance claims fairly and promptly, and represent some of the largest real estate organizations in Texas.