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Disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. A natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, can cause extensive damage to your home or business. A fire, flood, or burst pipe can also wreak havoc on your property.

If your home has been damaged by severe weather, you may be worried about further damage to your home, the safety of your family, and the looming expense of the repairs. So storm-chasers show up and offer to solve all your problems.

One way to make good decisions in the face of disaster is to have a plan for who to call. Prepare a list of family members or friends you don't want to forget to contact. Include a TrustDALE certified disaster restoration expert on the list.

No one thinks disaster will strike. But that attitude can make a disaster much, much worse. Here are some tips to make sure that if the worst happens, you’ll be prepared.

Fire and weather-related damage can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair. Being prepared for that kind of catastrophic damage could make the difference between getting your losses covered and losing out on your insurance claim.

After a major storm or another natural disaster, many homeowners can be left feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and traumatized. Once the dust settles, and everyone is at least safe, thoughts turn to rebuilding. That’s when the storm chasers show up.

Whether your home is damaged by fire, storms, or even a burst pipe, you will need to make an insurance claim to get back on your feet. An insurance company will pay to replace your damaged property, but they will first want proof that it existed. That's where your photo inventory comes in.

Strong storms in North Georgia and the Atlanta Metro Area are inevitable, and sometimes so is roof damage. But there are a number of ways you can prepare for storms that will keep your roof and your pocketbook from suffering in the event of a storm.

No one expects a disaster. Whether it’s fire, water, wind, or storms, when your house is damaged you need to know where to turn. You need help you can trust and you need it fast. TrustDALE is here to help you avoid the scammers and find real help.

Fire, water and smoke damage can occur at any time and in any place. That said it is important to try to mitigate the damage as quickly as possible until help arrives.