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How to Prep for a Smooth Flood Insurance Claim

Flood insurance claim preparation is crucial, as advised by Tyler Ardron of Floodproofing.com. He recommends proactive measures such as listing belongings and recording video documentation to ensure a smoother claims process. These steps help reduce stress and save resources during disaster recovery.

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Proactive preparation is essential for flood insurance claims.

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Creating an inventory and video documentation can streamline the claims process.

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Preparation reduces stress and potential costs during recovery.

When it comes to flood insurance, preparation is key. Tyler Ardron, Executive Vice President at Floodproofing.com, often advises homeowners and businesses to take proactive steps before a storm hits. “We deal with this all the time with our clients,” Ardron explains. “Have a list of your belongings, include estimated values, and schedule everything out ahead of time. During the claim process, you don’t want to be scrambling to remember what you owned or how much it was worth.”

One simple and highly effective method Ardron recommends is using your smartphone. “Walk through your home or building and record a video of your possessions. Open drawers, show electronics, furniture—everything. Even that quick video can serve as valuable documentation if you ever need to file a claim,” he says.

This kind of foresight not only helps ensure your flood insurance claim goes smoothly, but also offers peace of mind during an already stressful time. By taking a few simple steps today, you can save yourself significant time, money, and frustration if disaster strikes tomorrow.

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We deal with this all the time with our clients. We make sure to tell them to schedule everything out. I have a list of every item, values associated with them, everything like that before the storm because, you know, during the claim process, you don't wanna have to worry about what you're missing, what, you know, how much the values are, all that good stuff. Another easy way to do do it, I always say, is everybody has a cell phone nowadays. Record a video, walking through your home, looking at all the different items and everything like that. Even if you could do just that, at least you have some form of documentation to show, you know, if a storm comes, god forbid, and there is damage, you'll be able to know, what was there, what was damaged, what the value is, and make that claim process go a lot quicker and smoother than having to do that after the the fact.

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Tyler Ardron advises homeowners and businesses on proactive flood preparation measures to ensure smoother insurance claims. He emphasizes creating detailed inventories and using video documentation to streamline the claims process.

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