Storm damage

I’m always happy to pass on great info, and this is great info! I’ve included a few snippets below lifted from the full article.

“Storm season” is a common event in Australia. It is the period between November and March, when heavy rain and lashes of wind can frequently occur. However storms can hit outside the storm season and result in serious damage to your property.

What can cause storm damage?

From an insurer’s standpoint, the following events comprise typical storm damage:

Storm – a severe atmospheric disturbance accompanied by strong winds, rain, lightning, hail, snow or dust.

Thunderstorms – these can bring lightning, hail, wind gusts and flash flooding. Extreme thunderstorms can often cause large damage to property as well as injury or death.

Lightning – often occurs during thunderstorms. Severe lightning can affect your property’s electricity network and even bring down powerlines.

What should you do when my home has sustained storm damage?

If your property has been damaged during a storm, make sure you follow these steps:

• Disconnect all electrical devices and stay away from fallen trees or power lines.
• If you have pets, keep them sheltered or inside.
• Contact the SES if there is a storm-related emergency at your property.
• If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 000 immediately.
• If your house is under threat of collapse or breakage, shelter in the strongest room.

Do you need more detail on this subject? Head on over to the full article here for more ideas and perspective. Afterwards, why not drop me an email to share your thoughts at [email protected]; or call me on (07) 3243 0000.

Thanks,

Mark