Greensboro, NC -- The worst storm system to hit North Carolina in more than two decades left 22 people dead, more than 100 injured and 800 homes in need of repair.
Here is your resource guide donating, volunteering, recovering and preparing for the future. We will continue to update this article with information and resources as it becomes available.
DONATE
Governor Bev Perdue said Monday is mainly an assessment day. A county-by-county list of needs is expected to be issued Tuesday morning. Until the list is issued, the American Red Cross is assisting those in need.
You can donate to specific counties in the Triad through the American Red Cross.
-- Donate to the Greensboro Chapter (Covers Greensboro, Randolph County and Montgomery County)
-- Donate to the Northwest NC Chapter (Covers Davie, Forsyth, Stokes and Yadkin Counties)
-- Donate to the Piedmont Carolina Chapter (Covers Alamance County)
Donate to the Salvation Army online by visiting http://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org.
VOLUNTEER
Finding a place to volunteer in the days after a disaster can be difficult. The American Red Cross requires volunteers to complete several forms and attend a scheduled orientation.
Learn more: Find out how to be Red Cross volunteer
The Volunteer Center of Greensboro is hosting an one-day training session later this month for people wanting to be prepared to volunteer for a disaster in Guilford County. Find out more information about the training on their website.
More volunteer opportunities may come available as crews continue to assess the damage.
RECOVER
Contacting your insurance company
If you suffer property loss in your home or vehicle, contact your insurance agent or company as soon as possible to arrange a visit from an adjuster. The Department of Insurance will be in touch with top insurance companies doing business in the state. We will have up-to-date consumer hotline numbers available for those who need contact information for their companies.
Before doing any repairs to your home, photograph and make a list of the damage.
How to find a good contractor?
After a storm, you might need to hiring someone to repair your damaged home. Finding a good contractor isn't as easy as opening the phone book or doing an online search. Follow these tips.
1) Get multiple reference. Don't rely on just one reference from a friend. While one reference is better than none, ask the contractor to provide contact information for his previous customers.
2) Check with the Better Business Bureau. You can use BBB.org to search for businesses by zipcode.
3) Make sure the contractor has insurance to cover all workers. Not all general contractors have insurance, so if they are hurt on your property, you could be held responsible.
PREPARE
Even if your home wasn't impacted by Saturday's storms, it is important to know how to prepare.
Things You Might Not Think About
-- Keep an updated video recording of the items inside your home at a place other than your home. Pick to keep it at a relative's home or in a bank security box. Use a birthday or holiday as the yearly reminded to update the video. This will be extremely helpful when filing insurance claims.
-- Red Cross shelters do not allow pets. You will need to make other arraignments.
-- Remember to grab your medications. It could be a few days before you can request additional prescriptions from your pharmacy.
-- Unless you have extra homeowner coverage, food lost in a power outage is likely not covered. Consider purchasing an endorsement.
Downed Trees
The chances your house will be hit by a tornado are much more slim than the chances of a tree falling on your property. According to insurance adjustors, if a tree falls on your property - even if it lived on someone else's property - it is your responsibility. The only exception is if the tree was dead, then responsibility would fall on the property owner where the tree was standing.
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