What to do if your roof collapses

Hank Investigates: What to do if your roof collapses

Posted: 02/03/11

  • Call your insurance company or agent ASAP
  • Take pictures of the damages to the house inside and out
  • Take pictures of any contents that are damaged--you may be covered for that too
  • Be careful, don't put yourself in harm's way

Now if your roof is holding up just fine for now - there are things you can do to prepare for any possible problems in the future:

  • Dig out your insurance policy and check your coverage
  • Make sure you have the phone numbers to report problems
  • Inventory your household items in photos or videos
  • Keep your policy and those photos in a safe place

If you have to do some emergency repairs--getting a tarp or shoveling out--make sure you keep all the receipts--your insurance may cover that too. 

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