It's been a little over two weeks since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida. The storm was devastating, leaving behind millions of dollars in damage. Cleanup efforts are underway, but it is going to be a long process.
In Polk County, officials are estimating that it will take four months to clean up all the debris; while Fort Myers is expected to take even longer. Despite the challenges, many organizations and volunteers have been working tirelessly to help those who have been affected by this disaster.
The whole team at Liberty Adjusters would like to send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by Hurricane Ian. If you or anyone you know has been affected by this storm, please don't hesitate to reach out for help.
Hurricane Ian Clean-Up Efforts
Crews are working through every ounce of daylight to clean up the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian. Polk County has brought in outside contractors to help speed up the process and keep things moving.
"You’re going to see a lot of different trucks and a lot of different names on the sides of their vehicles pitching in to make sure we get this picked up as soon as possible."
-Ryan Taylor, Deputy Polk County Manager for Infrastructure.
Most crews are starting south of State Road 60, the hardest hit area, and working their way north. “Even though Hurricane Ian created half the mess that Hurricane Irma did a few years ago, it is still a big job to haul it all off", Taylor said.
Submitting a Property Damage Claim
Remember, you have only 2 years to submit your hurricane claim from the date of loss. This is a change from if you experienced Hurricane Irma damage as the timeframe has been reduced. Don’t wait, the claims process is already long enough, submit your claim today.
The last thing you should have to deal with is trying to prove every piece of damage to an insurance company that's already overloaded with claims. We have years of experience helping homeowners through the claims process and will work tirelessly to ensure that you are treated fairly and get the compensation that you need.
Whether you have a claim to submit, or just general questions about what you should do next, we are here to help! Give us a call at 813-922-5129.