Storm Cover

When you insure your home and contents with Suncorp, you can be safe in the knowledge that if a storm damages your home we'll do everything in our power to get things back to normal. But its not what we do, its how we do it. Like how we help with:

• Temporary accommodation for up to 12 months if your home is unliveable
• Organising a quality repairer
• Offering new for old replacement on contents regardless of age
• A lifetime guarantee on authorised repairs we make to your home
• Cover for storm and lightning damage
• Approval for emergency repairs over the phone.

Thats how Suncorp insures you. Get a free online home and contents insurance quote now.

Home and Contents Insurance issued by Suncorp Metway Insurance Ltd ABN 83 075 695 966. Conditions and exclusions apply. Approved applicants only. Please read the Product Disclosure Statement before making any decisions regarding this product.

Hints and tips on avoiding storm damage

Suncorp is fully committed to protecting Queenslanders from the effects of storm season. So, here are some handy tips to help you prepare for storms and protect your home, your possessions and your familys safety.

What you can do now

Check your gutters and downpipes. Backed up gutters can send water flowing into your home during heavy rains.

• Check your roof for damaged or loose tiles, or raised corners of corrugated sheets. A roof in good repair will be more likely to withstand the pressure inflicted by high winds and keep water out.
• Trim overgrown tree branches and remove or secure loose items around the garden that could become projectiles during high winds. DO NOT attempt to trim trees near powerlines.
• Keep a battery-operated torch and radio handy in case of loss of electricity. Use the radio for power restoration updates and possible evacuation notice.
• Put together a small evacuation package keepsakes and things you would hate to lose, in case you need to evacuate quickly.
• Keep spare batteries, canned non-perishable food, can opener, water, first-aid kit and blankets handy and identify a shelter room in your house if evacuation isnt possible.

What you can do as the storm approaches or during the storm

• Remember to use the Suncorp weather updates and storm warnings to keep up-to-date with approaching storms.
• Any outside furniture, bikes, ornaments, toys, pot plants etc. should be either secured or if possible taken inside.
• Secure doors, windows and any awnings you have. Covering windows with plywood can be a good last minute protection.
• Move cars into garage if you have one.
• If you have a garage door, back your car against the inside of the door to help prevent it twisting in high winds.
• Stay indoors away from windows. Move furniture and fixtures away from window and door openings.
• If power is lost, turn off and unplug electrical items especially computers. DO NOT use wet or damp electrical appliances.
• Fill containers with drinking water.
• Listen to your local radio station, with a battery-operated radio, for storm and power supply updates and any evacuation plans if needed.
• Stay clear of fallen powerlines.