Hurricane Sandy smashed ashore last night, triggering floods, fires and devastation. As of this morning, the destruction caused by the "superstorm" continues to grow as electrical fires and record power outages added to the misery of devastating flooding in the Northeast. More than seven million customers are without power in 10 states and the District of Columbia. Flooding along the East Coast has left streets looking more like rivers, inundating tunnels throughout the New York subway system. Fierce winds are expected today from northern Georgia into Canada and as far west as Lake Michigan. Meanwhile, heavy rains will soak New England and parts of the Midwest. In West Virginia, a blizzard spawned by Sandy knocked out power, toppled trees and covered streets with masses of wet snow. Sixteen people are known to have died in the U.S. and one in Canada, bringing the total to at least 84 since the storm wreaked havoc in the Caribbean.
Crawford's ongoing preparations throughout the year ready us for immediate response measures to calamities as needed. We have the staff in place and are prepared to take on a large volume of business - no matter the size and scope. With our wide-ranging capabilities, you can count on Crawford to handle claims or back-fill any staff that may be mobilized as a result of this event.
Crawford Catastrophe Services has the experienced adjusters necessary to handle policyholders' claims as quickly as they come in. Other Crawford services include:
Crawford Global Technical Services for large and complex losses;
Vehicle Services Connection for auto and heavy equipment appraisals;
Crawford Contents Services for contents valuation;
Contractor ConnectionSM for residential and commercial services including board up/taping services, emergency water mitigation, tree removal, general structural repairs, roofing textile restoration, and temporary housing; and
Crawford Marine and Transportation Services for marine cargo, hull, machinery, and ocean claims-handling with a wealth of marine indemnity and adjusting expertise.
Working with Crawford helps leverage your internal staff most efficiently with our broad network of adjusters - scalable to the largest disasters. We help you keep policyholders' satisfaction high and aid customer retention.
Check Crawford's Catastrophe Response web page for the latest updates. View our video overview to learn more about Crawford's Catastrophe services.