Filing your insurance claim

UNDATED, Va. - With so many cars and homes damaged in the storm, the next flood may be on insurance carriers.

WAVY.com is on your side helping you steer clear of some possible pitfalls on the road to recovery.

The first thing you should do is call your agent and make any temporary repairs. Next, be sure to document your damage with a list and pictures. Hire a contractor you know and check their references. Finally, get a written contract and NEVER pay in full until the work is done.

Check out the links posted to the left of this story. Many agencies, such as FEMA, the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Protection Agency and Virginia Department of Health offer some great tips as well.