Storm damage recovery center
Help for the days and weeks after a hurricane, flood, tornado, hailstorm or windstorm: what to do first, how to stop further damage, how to document it for insurance, and how to reach an independent repair provider. Call 833-877-1717 any time.
RepairNowUSA editorial review · Last substantively reviewed October 14, 2026 · Review standards
If someone is in danger
Call 911 for injuries, fire or anyone trapped. If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside. Stay far from downed power lines. Run generators outdoors only, far from doors and windows. For current warnings, follow the National Weather Service and local officials.
Current recovery coverage
Hurricane Isaias (October 2026): damage, repair and recovery help
Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on October 9 and moved across southern Alabama into Georgia, with roof and tree damage, flooding and widespread outages. The page covers cleanup safety, stopping further damage, insurance and FEMA, and repair help.
What to do after a storm
- Hurricane damage checklist — returning home, generators, wind vs. flood insurance
- After-storm property checklist — hazards first, then water, openings and documentation
- Tree fell on your house? — people, power lines, covering the opening, insurance
- House flooded? — re-entry, electricity, contamination, drying
- How to check your roof after a storm — a safe ground-level and attic check
- Wind damage recovery guide — what to fix first and hidden damage
- Backup generator did not start? — safe checks and carbon monoxide warnings
Storm damage repair
- Storm damage repair — roof, siding, windows and multi-trade damage
- Emergency roof tarping — keep rain out until permanent repair
- Emergency board-up — secure broken windows and doors
- Flood cleanup — water removal after rising water
- Storm water intrusion cleanup — wind-driven rain inside
- Wind damage roof repair — lifted, creased and missing shingles
- Hail damage roof repair — bruised shingles and dented metal
- Emergency electrician — flooded panels, partial power, surge damage
How we cover storms
RepairNowUSA monitors official National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center, USGS and FEMA sources. When a major event damages property, such as a landfalling hurricane, a large flood or a federal disaster declaration, we publish a recovery page with verified facts, safety guidance and repair paths. We do not republish routine weather alerts. How we decide what to cover.
Common questions
Does RepairNowUSA publish weather warnings?
No. RepairNowUSA does not issue warnings or evacuation instructions. For current conditions, use the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center and local officials.
Why don't you publish a page for every storm alert anymore?
Alerts change by the hour and the official sources cover them best. We now publish recovery help for major events, when property owners actually need repair guidance, and keep our storm damage guides up to date year-round.
Can I get help after a storm damaged my property?
Yes. Call 833-877-1717 and describe the damage and the ZIP code. RepairNowUSA looks for a participating independent provider for that work in your area. After major storms demand is high, so availability and response times vary and are not guaranteed.
What should I do first after a storm?
Make sure people are safe, stay away from downed lines and gas odors, then stop further damage with tarps, board-up and water removal, and document everything for insurance.
Get repair help
Describe what was damaged and the property ZIP code. RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service; independent providers confirm timing and price and do the work.