Disaster relief relationships are of the upmost importance

10/15/2021 (Permalink)

New York homes still unlivable month after storms.

Relationships with emergency service providers are more important than ever before. 

Many homeowners share the following story: 

Hurricane, or similar natural disaster, hits. Resident incurs damage and loss. Insurance held doesn’t cover damage cost. Damages force resident to reside in expensive hotels for indefinite period of time.  

Tragically, this story is a broken record nationwide.  Since 1980, the U.S. has experienced 298 weather and climate disasters. The total cost of these events exceeds $1.975 trillion, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. 

Also documented are the policies held by most homeowners in the country- policies that don’t cover a wide range of potential disasters including tornadoes, lightning damage, and winter storm damages. In addition, and perhaps more concerning, are the flood, sewer and fire damages that are unaccounted for in coverage. 

Many insurance companies are encouraging homeowners and renters to develop relationships with emergency services organizations to establish a relationship and project potential rates, as most end of having to pay out of pocket fees. Moreover, it’s been found that there is a big misconception in the communities affected. That being the misunderstanding that insurance representatives have the skillset and knowledge needed to combat and minimize disaster damages.  

Restoration companies can be key in these moments. Suggestions and tips on what to do can be found by contacting our highly trained restoration specialists. When it comes to dealing with sudden, weather-related damage to their homes, even the most experienced professionals can find themselves out of their depth. That is where our 1700+ franchise locations come into great service potential.  

The relationship matters most when the service is needed, but you don’t have to wait to begin it! While SERVPRO’s 1900+ locations take pride in being ready for each incoming call, they are also investing in new, innovative ways to find you! Partnering with Reonomy, SERVPRO will be able to target outreach to prospects across rural, suburban, and urban geographies. This means that we can find customers with potential needs more easily and help prepare for the unforeseen. 

With a commitment to excellence, even lack of coverage and natural disasters can be mediated and combatted.