 In the News -
February 2008
Severe Weather Recovery
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Severe weather can strike anywhere, at anytime in Arkansas. Confusion and
chaos often follow in the wake of damaging storms as people struggle to put
their lives and property back in order. You can speed your recovery by being
prepared and acting quickly and decisively following a devastating tornado or
other natural disaster.
If your home or property has sustained storm damage, call your
insurance agent immediately. Your home may be unsafe to stay in and you may need
to make arrangements to temporarily relocate.
If you don’t have insurance, contact the Office of Emergency Management while
they are in the area to see if you qualify for state or federal assistance.
If immediate repairs to your home are necessary, take photographs or
videotape of the damage as evidence if there are future disputes.
Don’t be in a hurry to settle your insurance claim. Instead, keep your
insurance agent current on repair progress and repair costs because additional
damage may be discovered once repairs are underway. Only settle after all
repairs have been made to your satisfaction.
Keep all insurance documents, photographs and other repair receipts in a safe
place. You may be able to claim insurance deductibles and other uncovered repair
related costs from your state and federal taxes.
For more disaster recovery information contact your local county Extension Office and follow the links in this section.
To learn more,
contact your county Extension agent, and follow the links in this section.
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