Helpful Supplies for Hurricane Claims

With hurricane season roughly 3 days away it is important to keep your bags packed and to call your dispatcher ASAP; so your adjusting firm has your current availability status.  If you do get called out, be prepared to sleep in your vehicle for a few days!  I spent 5 days in my truck for Super-storm Sandy...  Lots of homeowners and utility companies will be occupying every single hotel room you can find, so bring some blankets and other necessary supplies to prepare for the possibility of being "homeless" for a few days/weeks.

• Baby wipes: If you are not going to have a hotel room for awhile, bring some baby-wipes so you can take a bum shower at the gas station. While it may not sound very glorious, it'll make you feel a little bit more comfortable.


• Bring extra gas: If there is a gas shortage, you may find yourself in the weeds.  Bring a few extra gallons of gas with you before you head out!


• Buy a lock for your supplies!  There were a lot of adjusters involved in Sandy who had their trucks broken into and other supplies stolen.  Gas shortage was so bad that adjuster vehicles were having their gas tanks siphoned!  Buy a bike-lock to secure your belongings and a tarp to hide everything as best as you can!

Also, this thing is pretty neat too!  I would be jealous if I saw you on a storm-site with this...



They also make a version of this tent for SUV's.  Full sized air mattresses for truck beds are available too!