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Snap! Crackle! Pop! Perhaps, you’ve heard the sounds of a falling tree before. It can be as frightening as a gun fight outside your home.
Wind, heavy rains or snow can all contribute — without warning — to falling trees. However, even the healthiest trees can drop from the sky. Trunks or limbs can be as heavy as a refrigerator or as small as a two-by-four. In either case, a fallen tree can put you in danger. That said, there are certain steps to safeguard you against further injury or damage.
After the initial shock, make sure everyone in the home is OK. Don’t try to figure out who or what is at fault. Instead, call the police. They can survey your property to make sure there aren’t any loose or broken power lines.
It’s now time to make some phone calls…
- To schedule an appraisal with a licensed tree removal expert;
- To file a claim with your insurance company; have your policy handy; an appraiser should be able to visit your home within a few days.
Lastly, if possible, take some pictures of the damage. It is important for your insurance company to see what you may want to soon forget.
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