The wind has done the most damage
At 08.30 on Sunday, the insurance company If had reported almost 90 storm damage to houses, cabins, companies, boats and cars.
Frende Forsikring reports that they have been notified of 50 injuries after the storm that ravaged southern Norway this weekend.
– The vast majority of claims so far have come in from Vestland and Rogaland, says Yngve A. Høvig, claims manager for a building in Frende Forsikring.
Frende sees from the progress that the total amount will probably be higher.
– Many have been without electricity, while others have secured the damaged and worked to get their own overview before contacting the insurance company, says Høvig.
The damage is due to strong winds and water.
The wind is the worst
– There are some water damage, but most of the damage is due to wind. It is roof tiles and roof tiles that have blown off, says Høvig in Frende.
If, too, which has been on standby all weekend, and has called in extra crews to be able to take away a large influx, expects the numbers to rise.
– The first damage reports began to arrive yesterday afternoon. Then it was mostly water damage after heavy rain. Saturday night and night to Sunday it went over to wind damage. Damage experts and construction companies we are partners with are ready to step out and help, says, says communications manager Sigmund Clementz in If
Clementz says they have received reports of rooftops that have been multiplied by, exterior panels that have been damaged and cars that have had dents and paint damage from loose objects that have come flying.
– It is too early to say anything about what destruction amounts to in kroner and øre, including the communications manager in If.
– Do not go up on the roof yourself
– Check the attic for leaks, do not go up to the roof yourself, says claims manager Yngve A. Høvig in Frende.
Although roof tiles may have blown off, the roofing felt will usually take a few days off, reassures the damage manager, who advises that you check the attic for leaks.
– Roof tiles are slippery, and there may be several loose stones. Professionals secure themselves well before they start, he says. If you do work yourself, Frende recommends that you document the work, and take photos or film of both the injuries and the work. Also take care of receipts, as this can be used to assess any compensation afterwards.