Tackling Hurricane Season

Storm Recovery For Fleets

When it comes to hurricanes, having a solid recovery plan is just as important as preparing for the storm itself. A well-thought-out plan can help your fleet recover quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and losses.

Here’s how you can build an effective recovery strategy:

1. Assess Fleet Damage: Conduct a thorough inspection of your fleet. Check for water damage, broken windows, and other issues. Be sure to take thorough photos to properly showcase all damages.
2. Coordinate Repairs Quickly: Establish relationships with repair shops and insurance providers beforehand so you can expedite repairs when needed.
3. Communicate with Insurance: Make sure you know the steps needed to file claims and have all necessary documents ready, such as photos and detailed inventory lists.

Relocation

If your fleet is at risk of flooding, any vehicle not on rent should be relocated to a high level location, like a nearby public parking garage. This will help you prevent avoidable water damage and reduce your losses.

Collaborating with Experts

Partnering with experienced claims management firms like Hawkeye Claims can ease your workload by providing expert appraisal and support, allowing you to focus on managing the larger volume of cases. This is why it is imperative to secure proper damage photos and important documents.

In partnership with outside claims assistance, stay informed by keeping up with predicted weather patterns and possible evacuation alerts. Being informed will allow you to know what specific damages to expect (in correspondence with your area).

Vehicle data company CARFAX estimates as many as 89,000 vehicles have water damage after summer flooding events from June through August of this year.

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Hawkeye Office Protocol

At Hawkeye Claims, we understand that the aftermath of a hurricane causes immense stress for everyone affected, and can often bring a surge of claims. Being a South Florida firm, we are familiar with hurricane protocols and are equipped to handle this efficiently.

It is vital to delegate tasks within our firm considerately- being mindful of which adjusters are able to work through the storm. Our experienced team understands the urgency without compromising quality.

We're honest with our clients and team members about the process, knowing that while it takes time, our strategic approach makes it effective.

We know how critical storm recovery is, and we're here to support you every step of the way.