Hurricanes are a very real threat in the Florida area. Hurricanes can cause plenty of destruction to homes, commercial buildings, and other structures and landscapes. It is very important to understand your property insurance policy to know what you are covered for and what you may not be covered for with hurricanes. At Global Public Adjusters Inc, our team can help our clients understand their policies and help them get their settlements from their insurance companies as a result of hurricane property damage. In this article, we share some information about some different types of property damage caused by hurricanes.
Click here to learn more about our services at Global Public Adjusters Inc.
Damage from strong winds
Windy days are typically refreshing, especially in the summer heat, but strong, hurricane winds can result in extensive damage. Hurricane winds have the power to uproot trees and debris, turning them into high-speed projectiles.
Damage from storm surge
Storm surges are the deadliest result of hurricanes. The hurricane winds can cause sea levels to rapidly rise as the hurricane makes landfall. These surges can pummel the area, engulfing any object in its path.
Damage from flooding
Prolonged rainfall accompanies hurricanes, which can result in significant flooding up to 50 inches, as recorded for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. This can damage lower levels of buildings, vehicles, vegetation, etc.
Damage from tornadoes
Hurricane wind speeds can easily create several smaller tornado paths, uprooting trees and homes, creating more windborne debris projectiles.
To learn more about different types of hurricane damage or what you should do if your property has been damaged by a hurricane, we encourage you to get in touch with our team at Global Public Adjusters Inc today. Click here to find our contact information or speak with a representative.
