Boat Hurricane Prep: Do THESE Things FIRST After a Storm | BoatUS

After a hurricane -- or any storm -- you are probably anxious to check out your boat. Mike McCook, Field Operations Manager for the BoatUS Catastrophe Team, walks you through the steps you should take once a storm has passed and you can access your marina. The first step is to get in touch with your marine insurance company immediately. This will make them aware that your boat might be affected. If your boat is insured with GEICO|BoatUS, even if you cannot access the boat, the CAT team will be made aware of its location and can go look for it, get the claims process started, and make arrangements for any salvage needed. If you can safely access your boat, do not start any repairs before the insurance surveyor is able to come out. If there's something you can do safely to minimize further damage, document anything done. Taking photos is very important as documentation. Even if damage is minor, contact your insurance company immediately. It will get the process rolling, get your boat fixed faster, and make sure you can get back on the water as soon as possible. For more information on hurricanes and hurricane prep, visit https://www.boatus.com/hurricanes. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Join BoatUS Today! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #hurricane #hurricaneprep #marineinsurance