Emergency Preparedness
After a House Fire, Flood, or Storm Checklist
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12 itemsWhat to do immediately after a home disaster. Documentation is the difference between a full insurance payout and a fight. This free after a house fire, flood, or storm checklist gives you a 12-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Call your insurance company within 24 hours — document the call with date and name
- Photograph everything before cleanup begins — every room, every item
- Do not throw anything away until the adjuster has seen it
- Request a copy of your full homeowner's policy today
- Document all temporary housing expenses — they are typically reimbursable
- File a police report if applicable
- Register for FEMA disaster assistance if the area is declared a disaster
- Secure the property — board windows, lock doors, prevent further damage
- Notify your mortgage company
- List every lost or damaged item with estimated value
- Gather receipts and photos from social media or cloud backups if available
- Keep all receipts for every emergency expense
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