It is important to take proactive measures using a professional team with experience cleaning up after storm damage. They will know how to safely prevent further damage to your home and personal property. Immediate repairs may be necessary to resume living in your home, for example, covering holes in walls or the roof, moving undamaged property out of harm’s way, and handling utilities that may need attention to prevent additional damage. In major cases boarding up the home may be required to protect your belongings in your absence. Insurance companies expect you to act in your best interest and failure to take steps to prevent costly additional damages could fall on your shoulders.