What Does Damage from Natural Disasters Look Like?
Following a disaster, damaged homes will be assessed and categorized as being "destroyed," or having "major damage" or "minor damage." This is what that looks like.
Examples of homes that are considered "destroyed" due to the extent of the damage they suffered.
A "destroyed" home will not be able to be repaired. The residents will have to move away permanently or for an extended amount of time while their home is rebuilt.
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This home is considered "destroyed" due to heavy damage to the structure that makes the home unrepairable.
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This home is considered "destroyed" due to heavy damage to the structure that makes the home unrepairable.
Examples of homes that have suffered "major damage."
A structure with "major damage" is currently uninhabitable, but will be able to be repaired. The residents will need to live elsewhere while repairs are made.
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This home shows "major" damage because the structure has significant damage that makes the house uninhabitable while repairs are made, but the structure is still intact.
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This home is considered to have suffered "major" damage because the inundation/flood has covered the floor system and entered the living space.
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This home is considered to have "major" damage to its roof because the roof has sustained some structural damage.
Examples of homes that have "minor damage."
A home with "minor damage" can be lived in while repairs are made.
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This home is considered to have suffered "minor" damage because the primary damage is to the carport, with additional non-structural damage to a portion of the roof.
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This home shows "minor" damage because the home didn’t experience structural damage that makes the house unlivable, although it does have non-structural damage to the siding.
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This home shows "minor" damage because, although it does have inundation/flood damage, the water level is below 18 inches inside the first floor living space.