The UK is beginning to recover from the devastating effects of Storm Babet, with more severe weather warnings in place.
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has activated an emergency storm response plan and has prepared for a spike in claims.
Jon Bird, property claims manager at NFU Mutual, said:
“NFU Mutual has activated its emergency response plan for storms, putting our customer call handlers, loss adjusters and repair network on high alert so we can help customers as soon as possible. Our agents in communities up and down the country are all ready to support their customers and local communities and have been proactively contacting customers who may be at risk of flooding.
“If you are in an area at risk of flooding, and only if it is safe to do so, consider moving furniture and other possessions away from lower floors, paying particular attention to electrical items.
“If you suffer damage from the storm or flooding, make a claim with your insurer as soon as possible. Although it can be difficult to contemplate another devastating weather event, now is the time to think about the future. If your insurer is arranging repairs, ask them about flood resilient repairs rather than simple restoration.”
NFU Mutual’s storm resilience guide