What to Do When a Tree Falls on Your Crawford County House

10/29/2020 (Permalink)

You should tarp the roof and board up broken windows and holes in the structure to avoid rain damage to your belongings.

A tree falling on your home is a fear every homeowner has felt at one time or another. Whether you just experienced a high-wind storm or you’ve experienced this tragedy first hand---SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties has got you covered.

When a tree falls due to being rotted out, high winds, or an ice storm… it can cause major structural damage. The first step is to immediately get you and your family out of the danger zone. Once you are safe, THEN you can focus on calling for help and minimizing the damage.

Hopefully, the tree did not take down power lines with it. But if it did, call the electrical company or 911 immediately. If not dealt with properly, a down power line can cause electrical shock or increase fire risk. If you do not physically see the down power line check to see if you have power in the house or any flickering lights. If you smell smoke let the electrical company deal with it. They have professionals that personally deal with these types of issues.

The next step would be to prevent further damage from occurring. Shut off your gas at the meter until you are positive the lines are not damaged. You can also tarp the roof and board up broken windows and holes in the structure to avoid rain damage to your belongings.

Make sure to document with photos and videos for your insurance company to start the claim process. You will most likely be responsible to pay your homeowner’s insurance deductible. After your claim has been processed and approved---it’s time to call SERVPRO of Crawford & NE Venango Counties.

We're Highly Trained Storm Damage Specialists. As a leader in storm and water damage restoration, SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties has the specialized training and expertise to restore your home back to its pre-storm condition. Our restoration process puts an emphasis on scientific drying techniques, progress monitoring, and documentation. We are faster to any size disaster. Our quick response will help prevent secondary damage and help reduce restoration costs. Should you need our services call 814.350.7651. We are here to help and return your home to its pre-storm condition. Call us today.