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2020 Catastrophe Preparation and Recovery

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, while the peak of tornado season is March through May. Wildfire season is traditionally during the summer months, but in some states the risk is yearlong. Preparation is key to providing a timely response in order to help policyholders begin the recovery process. In this Special Report we share information on how best to prepare for natural disasters and how to recover if one damages your property.

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Flying high after catastrophes — drones provide critical 'eyes' to assess property damage

Insurance carriers and public safety officials learn how to work together at UAS event.

By Karen L. Edwards | Updated on March 29, 2018
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Flying drone. By collaborating with their training efforts, government entities and insurers can join forces to ensure both parties obtain the information they need following catastrophic losses impacting a large area. (Photo: Shutterstock)

When a natural disaster or catastrophic event occurs, insurance companies want to send in their response teams as quickly as possible to facilitate the restoration and rebuilding of communities affected by the event. Oftentimes, the first responders are holding the carriers back as they try to evaluate and assess where to focus their efforts and determine what the most immediate needs are.

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