GMC Severe Weather Resources

Property Mitigation Tips — How you can help protect your property after water-related catastrophes and what to consider when working with a remediation contractor
OSHA Hurricane Preparedness and Response – This page provides information on hurricane warnings, hazards that hurricanes cause, and precautions that workers and employers should take after a hurricane has occurred

OSHA Tornado Preparedness and Response - Review steps to help your organization plan ahead as well as what to do after one hits
Roof Assessment – A guide to maintaining your roof and reducing damage risk

Property Mitigation Tips — How you can help protect your property after water-related catastrophes and what to consider when working with a remediation contractor
Stay better prepared and stay better protected – Blog to help you prepare and protect yourself against hurricanes, floods and tropical storms

Pipe Freeze-Reducing the Likelihood –This bulletin provides best practices to help reduce the risk of domestic and fire protection pipe freeze
Cold Weather and Broken Water Pipes - How to help protect your organization from broken water pipes
OSHA Winter Weather Tips - Help prepare your organization for winter weather with these tips
How to Identify and Treat Hypothermia and Frostbite (from the Red Cross) – Keep these tips in mind if your house of worship hosts outdoor events in cold weather
Preparing Buildings for Winter Weather - This bulletin provides best practices to help protect buildings and associated properties from the potential damages caused by strong winter-weather conditions

OSHA Wildfire Preparedness - While wildfires are typically unpredictable, use these steps to keep your organization prepared to act when one breaks out
U.S. Department of the Interior: 10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires – List of 10 tips to help prevent wildfires

Hail Damage Prevention Guide - Learn more about the impact of hail and use this checklist to better protect your property and vehicles.
OSHA Earthquake Preparedness and Response –Steps and procedures to take within your organization and community when an earthquake hits
Ready.com earthquake preparation – A guide to preparing for and staying safe during earthquakes
Lightning Protection Guide - This bulletin provides an overview of the lightning exposure, loss planning, lightning protection systems and components and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) pamphlet NFPA 780 – “Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.”

Emergency Action Plan Outline – General action plan to prepare for potential emergencies
Sprinkler Fire System Maintenance and Testing – Information about fire system maintenance and testing
American Red Cross – Link to the official Red Cross website for information on disaster relief efforts
FEMA – Link to the official FEMA website to get the latest disaster preparedness resources
National Weather Service – Link to the official National Weather Service website for updates on your local weather threats
HSB Efficiency First – Assessments and efficiency tests that help you reduce losses and save energy
HSB Efficiency Calculator – Energy calculator that can save you up to 15-20% per year in energy costs
Roof Assessment – A guide to maintaining your roof and reducing damage risk
Self-Inspection Form for Building and Grounds Checklist – Utilize this form for periodic self-inspection

Claims instructions and forms can be accessed through any of our divisions’ websites, and are available here: www.glatfelters.com/claims

Have your insurance agent’s name and phone number readily available.
Carefully survey all damage and take photos first if you are able to do so safely.
When you call your agent, you will be asked to: describe the property and/or auto damage in detail and discuss the type of damage.
Be sure to provide your agent with quality contact information where you can be easily reached.
Take inventory of personal property and portable equipment that has been damaged, and set aside for your claims adjuster to inspect.
Use tape or yard sticks to measure and photograph water levels on vehicles.
Do not attempt to operate a vehicle that has been submerged in water.
Do not provide personal or sensitive information to anyone other than your insurance agent and dedicated claims representative.

Severe Weather Resources