Nearly three inches of rain fell in some parts of our area Tuesday night, and that combined with gusting winds left a mess for some to clean up Wednesday.
From flooded rivers and down trees to closed roads and canceled public transit, the storm’s after effects left plenty of headaches.
So now that the storm waters have started to recede, what are you supposed to do if you have damaged property?
The city’s Office of Emergency Operations wants to hear from you. The city has launched an online form for damage reports to be submitted. Though submitting your information through the website is not an application for relief funding or won’t guarantee that residents will get payment, it could help determine if disaster relief money will be made available.
As you assess your property, OEM says remember to document everything, including:
- Photos of any damage, inside or outside the home.
- Photos showing the waterline to prove how high the water was.
- Photos of any affected appliances.
- Save all receipts related to storm recovery and repair.
- Keep all paperwork from insurance companies, including claim denials.
- Have descriptions of any damaged items, approximate cost of the damage, and the percent of damage that is uninsured.
The city may share the information with other government or non-profit agencies to improve incident response and disaster prevention.
