Hurricane Kirk is approaching: Sturm damage threatens in the district of Olpe!
Hurricane Kirk is approaching: Sturm damage threatens in the district of Olpe!
district of Olpe. The hurricane "Kirk" moves from the Atlantic to Western and Central Europe and awaits the region from Thursday, October 10, with huge gusts of wind. According to the German Weather Service, despite an alleged weakening of the storm, stormy to hurricane -like gusts could occur. Even strong rainy weather is likely, with local rainfall of more than 30 liters per square meter.
For many homeowners and tenants, this means that they should prepare for possible damage. Maren Thomassohn, the head of the Lennestadt advice center of the NRW consumer center, recommends checking the at home for vulnerabilities at an early stage. It is advisable to secure garden furniture or valuable plants or bring inside to avoid being shot dangerous in windy weather.risks and prevention measures
Special attention should be paid to homeowners on low -lying entrances, basements and windows to protect themselves from water damage. It is important to attach bottom thresholds and pressure -safe basement windows that can prevent water from entering. Backlip flaps are particularly important for the basement apartments to prevent water from entering the canal into the house.
If the storm still causes damage, it is essential to document it well. The photography or filming of the damage before cleaning up can make it easier to process with the insurance company.
In addition, those affected should try to reduce further damage, for example by pumping water or covering damaged windows and roofs.
The immediate Information of the insurance is also of great importance. Depending on the type of damage, various insurance companies must be contacted. Storm damage to the house is usually covered by residential building insurance, while water damage caused by heavy rain or backflow requires elementary damage insurance. Household insurance comes up for defective furniture and valuables, while damage to the car is often secured by partial comprehensive insurance.
In view of the increasingly extreme weather events, the consumer center NRW advises to check the personal insurance coverage and, if necessary, take out elementary damage insurance in order to secure the financial consequences of storms and floods.If you are unsure whether your insurance coverage is sufficient, you can contact the advice centers of the NRW consumer center. These also offer support for legal questions. A safe home is not only a place of security, but also a well thought -out plan against the danger of unexpected natural events.
Sufficient protection helps in this uncertain time to minimize the financial consequences of storm and water damage and reduce the stress after a storm.
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