Spring Showers and Tornados

Here in corn country we are eager to welcome spring but at the same time hesitant. Living in "Tornado Alley" can be a little nerve wrecking when spring blows around. My area has been safe but I know the tornados have sadly already took their toll on other vulnerable areas.

After a disaster would you know how to file your insurance claim? It can be overwhelming to think of something like filing an insurance claim when a disaster has destroyed your home. Unfortunately though, most people don't prepare themselves on how to file their insurance claim until they have had a disaster and are at a state of mind that may make the process difficult.

Knowing what to do in advance is best. To give you a start, below are some quick tips on filing your homeowners insurance claim or view the Preparing and Filing Your Homeowners Insurance Claim Video.

1. Give immediate notice to your insurance company of your homeowners insurance claim.

2. Document and assess the damage to your property.

3. Make any temporary repairs you can.

4. Compile a list of items you suspect are damaged or missing.

5. Try to wait patiently for your claim to process.