Tropical Storm
Hurricane Fiona
Canada
Sep 2022
Primary Contact
Overview
Crawford responds to post-tropical cyclone Fiona
Our 24/7 claims intake service is ready to assist insurers. We are strongly positioned to deliver emergency repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.
Visit our services page to learn more about our claims adjusting offerings. If you require further information on our response or should you need adjusting assistance, please contact our team.
Updates
Sep 27, 2022
On Saturday September 24, a storm of historic proportions made landfall in eastern Canada. By the time it reached the Atlantic provinces, the category storm 4 hurricane had been downgraded to a post-tropical storm, but it was still enough to cause lasting damage to homes and communities that were directly affected.
Crawford & Company (Canada) was actively monitoring the storm path as it headed north. We’ve been working closely with our clients and partners in the area to determine how we can best serve their needs. As of Monday, September 26, Crawford had experienced six times the normal call volume at the call center, while Contractor Connection, our network for deploying external contractors, received 50 times the normal activity.
Our adjusters began receiving claims for wind damages in the immediate aftermath of the storm, as heavy gusts brought down trees and powerlines on public infrastructure and private property. With rain in the forecast all week, we are anticipating seeing more claims as they relate to water and flooding. Power remains out in many areas, so we are also anticipating seeing more claims for business interruption. It will therefore be some time before we see the full extent of the damages.
We continue to evaluate the damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona. We know from government and public utility reports, as well as the volume of claims received, that the damages to the region are significant and catastrophic.
We encourage those impacted to file online claims as we continue to experience higher than normal call volumes.
Sep 23, 2022
Crawford is actively monitoring the storm path of hurricane Fiona as it approaches the coast of eastern Canada. We are continuing to work closely with our clients as we assess the potential impact of the storm.
Due to an anticipated high claims volume, we encourage those impacted to file claims online.