What to do in the first 24 hours after storm roof damage
Take photos before anything else. Every angle, every damaged component, every fallen tree limb, every piece of debris on the roof. Time-stamped photos on your phone are the single most important thing you can do in the first hour.
Do not climb onto the roof. Damaged roofs are structurally unpredictable and there is nothing on the roof that will not still be there in the morning.
Get a tarp on the roof within 24 hours to stop secondary water damage. We tarp for free for local homeowners in Volusia and Flagler County — call us before you call the insurance company if a tarp is the immediate need.
Once the tarp is up, call your insurance company. Give them the facts. Ask for the claim number. Then let a licensed roofer document the damage properly for the adjuster meeting.