Disaster Information Page

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Review your coverages, are they up-to-date with current building and content values
Know the amount of all your deductibles, depending on the type of loss these deductibles may vary
Know the names of the insurance companies on all of your polices
Know the policy number on all of your insurance policies
Find the claims telephone number to the insurance company on your policies
Make sure you are covered for different perils such as flood, excess flood, wind, excess wind, earthquake, and etc...
Take a written inventory of your personal possessions, photographs will also help in the claims process
Store all important documents in a safe place, in some instances these may need to be taken with you if you have to evacuate

If you have suffered a loss, call the claims number located on your policy immediately
Take any reasonable steps to make temporary repairs; save your receipts for what you have to spend
Have all the information you can gather ready to give to the adjuster, the more information he has the faster the claim can generally be settled
Stay current with all of your premium payments
If you must relocate, save all receipts and records of additional expenses you acquire do to your loss
Make sure that the contractors you are using for repairs are licensed and insured
Request to see certificates of insurance for:
- General Liability
- Workers Compensation
Visit our web site for new information regarding claims an the event of a catastrophe

Important phone numbers & websites

FEMA - 800-671-FEMA	SC Coastal Evac Routes
SC Traffic Info - 803-939-1522	National Hurricane Center
NOAA - 202-482-6090	FEMA: Hurricane
Red Cross Shelter - 803-939-1522