Hail safety tips for businesses
Hailstorms can come in all sizes and can result in extensive and costly damage to homes, commercial roofs, siding, cars, trucks and other equipment. We are here to help you get back to business should you need to file a claim.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for the storm and keep your employees and property safe.
Prepare today
- Inspect your roof for damage – Repair any problem areas.
- Think impact-resistance – Select a hail impact-resistant roof for a new building or when re-roofing.
- Protect electrical systems – Consider installing hail guards to protect HVAC systems or purchasing HVAC equipment with factory-installed hail guards.
- Keep trees trimmed and maintained.
- Clean your gutters – Make sure gutters and downspouts are clear to ensure water can efficiently drain from your roof.
- Check your coverage – Review your business insurance coverage.
Before the storm
- Park your fleet in a garage – If you don’t have a garage, cover as much as you can with car covers or heavy blankets.
- Move items inside – Outdoor equipment, materials and furniture may blow around during the storm and cause damage.
- Close any window coverings – Protect against blowing or shattered glass.
During the storm
- Seek shelter if you are outside – Protect your head from hail.
- Remain inside – Stay away from windows
- Stay unplugged – Do not use phones or electrical outlets during a severe hailstorm where lightning is present, or you risk electrocution.
- Safely pull over to the side of the road if you are driving – Close your sunroof cover and position yourself away from the sunroof to avoid shattered glass.
Be sure to notify our claims team immediately if there is damage and protect the property while mitigating any future risk.
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Hail safety tips for businesses
Hailstorms can come in all sizes and can result in extensive and costly damage to homes, commercial roofs, siding, cars, trucks and other equipment. We are here to help you get back to business should you need to file a claim.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for the storm and keep your employees and property safe.
Prepare today
- Inspect your roof for damage – Repair any problem areas.
- Think impact-resistance – Select a hail impact-resistant roof for a new building or when re-roofing.
- Protect electrical systems – Consider installing hail guards to protect HVAC systems or purchasing HVAC equipment with factory-installed hail guards.
- Keep trees trimmed and maintained.
- Clean your gutters – Make sure gutters and downspouts are clear to ensure water can efficiently drain from your roof.
- Check your coverage – Review your business insurance coverage.
Before the storm
- Park your fleet in a garage – If you don’t have a garage, cover as much as you can with car covers or heavy blankets.
- Move items inside – Outdoor equipment, materials and furniture may blow around during the storm and cause damage.
- Close any window coverings – Protect against blowing or shattered glass.
During the storm
- Seek shelter if you are outside – Protect your head from hail.
- Remain inside – Stay away from windows
- Stay unplugged – Do not use phones or electrical outlets during a severe hailstorm where lightning is present, or you risk electrocution.
- Safely pull over to the side of the road if you are driving – Close your sunroof cover and position yourself away from the sunroof to avoid shattered glass.
Be sure to notify our claims team immediately if there is damage and protect the property while mitigating any future risk.