{"id":826,"date":"2016-01-21T17:10:30","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T17:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeinsuranceking.com\/blog\/?p=826"},"modified":"2016-01-21T17:11:59","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T17:11:59","slug":"home-tips-for-dealing-with-texas-storm-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gethomeinsurancequotes.com\/blog\/home-tips-for-dealing-with-texas-storm-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Tips for Dealing with Texas Storm Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Texas homeowner captures an explosion near Dallas during a Tornado storm.<\/p><\/div>\n

Recent storms that raged across North Texas hit the area with blizzard conditions and numerous tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, an EF4 tornado went through Garland<\/a> and an EF3 tore up much of Rowlett<\/a>. Copeville was also the victim of severe weather with an EF2 twister hitting town. Smaller tornadoes were also reported in the Blue Ridge<\/a>, Emory<\/a>, Eustace<\/a> and Hubbard<\/a> areas.<\/p>\n

The damage was significant, 11 people died and local officials estimated that 1,450 homes were destroyed or damaged. Vehicles were destroyed, as were trees and power lines. Heavy rains, strong winds and cold temperatures made cleanup efforts difficult.<\/p>\n

While recovering their possessions and assessing the damage to their home will be the first step for most homeowners, contacting their insurance company and filing a claim will also be a high priority.<\/p>\n