Structure
Qualified findings for the building and any unstable areas.
Tornado losses can involve structural damage, debris impacts, and loss of use. Safe access and a complete property inventory come first.
Tornado losses can extend across a home, outbuildings, fencing and personal property. Once safe access is permitted, organize the site by area so scattered or displaced items are not lost in a single broad estimate.
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Qualified findings for the building and any unstable areas.
Outbuildings, debris impacts and affected property by location.
Temporary arrangements, dates and related expense records.
Follow local instructions and keep out of unsafe structures.
Capture the site before moving closer to individual areas.
Organize photos and inventories by building or part of the property.
Keep temporary protection, debris and repair documentation.
Use the same location labels in photos, inventories and estimates.
Protect people first and follow emergency instructions. Coverage, exclusions, deductibles, duties, and deadlines depend on the policy and applicable rules. A loss does not automatically establish coverage.
UCAG reviews the available policy and claim records, documents the reported loss, and helps policyholders understand disputed scope and payment questions. A review can address a new, denied, underpaid, delayed, or closed claim.
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Fast access to a safer place matters more than last-minute property protection.
Identify a storm shelter or basement; otherwise plan for a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.
Enable local emergency alerts and keep a weather radio or another warning source available, including overnight.
Make sure everyone knows where to go. Plan help for children, pets and anyone who needs assistance.
Identify a substantial shelter you can reach before severe weather arrives. A mobile home is not a safe tornado shelter.
When a tornado warning applies to your location, shelter immediately. Do not spend that time opening windows or moving belongings.
Do not enter an unsafe structure for claim paperwork. Follow official access instructions and seek alternative copies of records.
Record what you can establish using earlier photos, receipts and inventories. Distinguish confirmed damage from items that have not yet been located.
A storm rating does not replace a property-specific inspection or the policy terms. The actual loss and supporting evidence still need to be documented.
Further reading: National Weather Service: Tornado safety. State-specific guidance applies in its stated jurisdiction. Your policy and circumstances determine coverage.
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