Roof damaged by hail in Hastings?
Request an urgent connection with an independent local roofer for tarping or emergency repair.
First steps after hail
- Get everyone safe. Stay away from downed power lines and sagging ceilings.
- Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof. Take photos from the ground and inside the house.
- Limit water damage inside. Move belongings and catch drips if it is safe to do so.
- Report the damage to your insurance company and read your policy. Your insurer explains your coverage and claim steps.
- Ask a local roofer about tarping or an emergency repair to stop more water getting in.
Storms like this have hit Hastings before
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Jun 13, 2017: Hail
Up to baseball size west-southwest of Hastings. At least tennis ball size (2.5 in) near Juniata
Where: West-southwest of Hastings, Juniata and Holstein areas
After a storm in Nebraska: what state rules say
Summary of Nebraska rules from research notes, with sources. Not legal advice.
Door-to-door and out-of-town contractors
No Nebraska storm-chaser or post-disaster solicitation statute found. Non-resident contractors must register contracts over $10,000 with the Department of Revenue and post a bond (10% of contract up to $100,000, rate above that disputed between sources). Contracts of $10,000 or less need no bond. They must also register with the Department of Labor like anyone else.