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As Tropical Storm Edouard brings severe weather to the Gulf Coast, Blank Rome’s <a href="https://www.blankrome.com/services/insurance-recovery/severe-weather-emergency-recovery-team-swert">Severe Weather Emergency Recovery ("SWERT") Team</a> can provide resources to prepare for, and recover from, severe weather.

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The full list of resources is available below and on our <a href="/services-and-industries/insurance-recovery/severe-weather-emergency-recovery-team-swert/" type="poa_practice" id="18436">SWERT Team page</a>, including state- and region-specific insurance checklists, with key steps to prepare for the storm, and contact information for insurers, government agencies, and relief nonprofits.

<a href="https://www.blankromegr.com/people/alan-rubin">Alan Rubin</a> &amp; <a href="/people/linda-kornfeld/" type="poa_person" id="19135">Linda Kornfeld</a> SWERT Co-Chairs

SWERT Resources for Individuals &amp; Businesses

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Our SWERT team has developed helpful and practical preparedness checklists; lists of national, state, and local online and phone emergency response contacts; articles; and other materials for both individuals and businesses affected by storms, wildfires,&nbsp;hurricanes, and other severe weather events.

Our SWERT checklists are immediately helpful to individuals who are preparing for and recovering from severe weather events, including dealing with FEMA and insurance claims:

<a href="https://admin.blankrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Early-Recovery-Checklist-for-FEMA-and-Other-Related-Emergency-Services-for-Individuals-and-Businesses.pdf">Early Recovery Checklist for FEMA and Other Related Emergency Services for Individuals and Businesses</a>

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<a href="https://admin.blankrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Insurance-Checklist-for-Individuals-in-the-Event-of-Hurricane-Losses-in-Texas.pdf">Insurance Checklist for Individuals in the Event of Hurricane Losses in Texas</a>

<a href="https://admin.blankrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Insurance-Checklist-for-Individuals-in-the-Event-of-Hurricane-Losses-on-the-Gulf-Coast.pdf">Insurance Checklist for Individuals in the Event of Hurricane Losses on the Gulf Coast</a>

<a href="https://admin.blankrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Insurance-Checklist-for-Individuals-in-the-Event-of-Hurricane-Losses-in-Florida.pdf">Insurance Checklist for Individuals in the Event of Hurricane Losses in Florida</a>

<a href="https://admin.blankrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_Checklist_Hurricane_Eastern_Seaboard.pdf">Insurance Checklist for Individuals in the Event of Hurricane Losses on the Eastern Seaboard</a>

<a href="https://admin.blankrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_Swert_Wildfire_Alert.pdf">Steps to Follow to Protect Your Wildfire Insurance Recovery</a>

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