Posted by creed on May 10, 2011 under Indy Remodeling News, Insurance Restoration, Uncategorized | 
We at CREED Improvements want you and your family to be safe this storm season so we prepared some truth to dispel some myths about tornadoes for you. Indiana is in the path of “Tornado Alley”, a swath of states extending from the Southeast to the Plains. Although tornadoes can strike any time of year, most tornadoes form during the spring months between March and June.
Historically, the most destructive tornadoes strike in March and April. June holds the record for the most tornadoes in Indiana on any given day: 37, and for the most in a single month: 44. Both records were set in 1990, which is also the year for the most tornadoes in the state: 49. Indiana averages 20 Tornadoes a year.
Tornadoes often form in the southwest portion of thunderstorms- next to the part of the storm where heavy rain or hail is falling. If you observe large hail, you are under the most intense part of the storm. Take Cover!
We at CREED Improvements want help dispel common myths about tornadoes.
Tornado Myths
MYTH:“Tornadoes never strike big cities”
TRUTH:In the past several years, tornadoes have roared through several major cities including Miami; Nashville Tenn; and Fort Worth Texas. Despite folklore, no city or town has “Natural Protection” from a tornado.
MYTH:“Go to the Southwest Corner of your Basement”
TRUTH:Some studies suggest this might actually be the most dangerous place in your basement. If a tornado hits from the southwest, it could push debris into that area. No matter where you go, try to hide under a mattress or sturdy piece of furniture to maximize protection.
MYTH:“Opening windows will equalize air pressure and prevent an explosion”
TRUTH: Most experts agree that tornado-force winds will take care of opening the windows for you. Forget this old advice. Take cover immediately!
MYTH:Lakes, rivers, and mountains protect areas from tornadoes.
TRUTH:No place is safe from tornadoes. A tornado near Yellowstone National Park left a path of destruction up and down a 10,000 foot mountain.
MYTH:A tornado causes buildings to “explode” as the tornado passes overhead.
TRUTH:Violent winds and debris slamming into buildings cause most structural damage.
MYTH:Highway overpasses provide shelter from tornadoes
TRUTH:Take shelter in a sturdy reinforced building if at all possible. The funneling of wind through an overpass will actually increase the wind speed. Ditches, and culverts may provide limited protection from a tornado, but your risk will be greatly reduced by moving inside a strong building.
CREEDism: Things can always be replaced but your loved ones can’t, so be prepared and stay safe out there!
Posted by creed on December 29, 2009 under Insurance Restoration |
We can handle fire restoration, mold remediation, and water damage restoration or dry out as it is sometimes called. We will feature from time to time stories that have happened to our customers that we have witnessed etc… The names will be changed to protect the innocent of course!
When naturally occurring event s (storms) happens to you what you need is an organization not a company. I say organization because what you need is a coordinated group of professionals that have been through what you are experiencing numerous times and have been successful in restoring their clients back to where they were before the event happened. When selecting a restoration company if you go with the lowest bidder you will get what you paid for. There will always be someone who will do it for less. It might be the quality that suffers and or the warranty or the that the warranty isn’t there. What you want is to get back to where you were not less than where you were? Right? When it comes down to this decision your insurance company knows how much it will cost to restore it. Insurance companies aren’t notorious for over paying. Look for a contractor that uses Exactimate (if you ask them and they hesitate they don’t use it) Exactimate is a software program designed by State Farm to standardize the cost of restoration work. When your contractor uses Exactimate your insurance adjustor will know the price is right and wont be able to try and low ball the claim amount. Wait that would never happen?? What am I thinking! We hope you never have a need for insurance restoration work but if this unfortunate thing happens to you please give us a call. We will work tirelessly to get you back to where you belong.
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Posted by creed on August 10, 2009 under Insurance Restoration |
This summer as been very different weather wise. We have had less severe storms than in years past. But in June there was a hail storm that hit Fishers, IN and caused some severe damage. I recieved many emails and phone calls from those in my network asking “can you get someone to look at my roof & siding?” My answer is yes we can. We have wrote many estimates in the last few months and argued with many adjusters on behalf of my customers. We have saved many home owners numerous dollars not to mention saving much frustration. The following is a quote from Nick Carter owner of AddressTwo a CRM for small business.
“I had a hail storm wreck our roof and siding. Chris had his team out getting the estimates prepared two days after I called him. The work has been great, the sub-contractors were very easy to work with, and I couldn’t be happier.” July 28, 2009
We wouldn’t wish any misfortune on anyone and prey that never happens to you. If for any reason it does please give us a call or an email and we will jump in and help!
