Tornado
Tornado outbreak
Southeast United States
Mar 2019
Overview
Tornadoes rip through the southeast, decimating homes and businesses
On the afternoon and well into the evening of Sunday, March 3, several tornadoes roared through rural areas of Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. More than 10,000 homes and businesses were destroyed and many are still without power. The storm system brought colder air with it, and those without power will need to seek accommodations overnight as temperatures drop into the 20s. First responders are continuing to search for survivors among the wreckage.
Flying debris and downed trees posed the greatest threat. The deadliest of the twisters was an EF3, measuring a half-mile wide as it devastated parts of Eastern Alabama. According to NOAA, an EF3 causes severe damage to large buildings and can blow away structures built upon weak foundations.
Crawford’s RENOVO adjuster portal helps the Catastrophe Services team rapidly deploy adjusters to affected regions across the Southeast based on location, availability, and area of expertise. In addition, our WeGoLook Looker workforce, which is 50,000 strong, can help you get eyes on the damage, even in hard-to-reach places with the help of drones. In addition, our GTS specialty adjusters deftly manage large and complex claims. From first notice of loss to resolution, Crawford helps your policyholders begin the path to recovery.
For assistance, contact our 24-hour ClaimsAlert® call center at 1-877-346-0300 or email us at claimsalert@us.crawco.com. Visit our services page for a look at all of our claims management offerings