Hailstorm causes widespread damage in Davies County; Insurance agents offer recovery tips

A hailstorm that swept away and broken by Davies County on Saturday morning through Davies's County, dented vehicles and other damage – so far no reports on serious injuries or extreme structural losses.

The Sheriff of Davies County, Brad Youngman, said most of the stormy calls that his office received, poorly involved trees, supply lines and property damage due to hail. Several sheriff cruisers were also affected and had the same type of cracked glass and dents that many residents have reported.

“We still evaluate the damage and react to various stormy calls,” said Youngman. “We have heard no reports on injuries or extreme damage. Most reports together. “

Youngman added that many cruisers in the department suffered similar damage to other people's cars, including smaller dents and broken windows.

Youngman also noticed a traffic accident that hit about an hour before the storm. One semi and a car collided in Wrights Landing Road and US 60 Ost when the car drove into the path of the truck. The driver of the car was brought to the hospital with minor injuries. It is assumed that alcohol is a factor and the incident will continue to be examined.

When the residents start with the cleaning process, local insurance agents offer important tips to lead storm victims through the claims process.

Sarah Mills, a representative of the Kentucky Farm Bureau, advised the residents to quickly act when submitting claims and document all temporary repairs.

“Make your claim as soon as possible,” said Mills. “Let yourself be made temporary repairs to prevent the resignation, take photos and take receipts. Do not sign a repair contract with a company that you do not know about it is serious. “

Daniel Dick, a state farm agent, emphasized how important it is to document damage and only work with licensed and insured local contractors.

“Remove your compensation with tarpaulins and temporary repairs and keep income,” said Dick. “Be careful when signing something. And remember that you have to have a comprehensive coverage for hail or car glass damage to be covered. “

Mills and Dick also want to remind the residents of being patient if insurance companies work a high volume in demands in the coming days.

“Keep photos of hail or damage if necessary,” he said. “There will be thousands of claims, so be patient with their agents.”