{
  "resource": "Commercial Roof Storm Documentation Checklist",
  "canonical_url": "https://midwestaerialservices.com/resources/commercial-roof-storm-documentation-checklist/",
  "verified_on": "2026-08-26",
  "method": "Primary-source review; all page copy is paraphrased and no quotation is used.",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "Ready.gov - Ready Business",
      "url": "https://www.ready.gov/business",
      "publication_or_update_date": "2024-02-05",
      "claim_supported": "Business preparedness should address communications, continuity, recovery, and hazard-specific planning before an event.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "FEMA - Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit",
      "url": "https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/ready_business_hurricane-toolkit.pdf",
      "publication_or_update_date": "2020-04",
      "claim_supported": "Roof-system wind, uplift, water-intrusion, and structural risks should be evaluated by appropriate qualified professionals.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "Travelers - Property Mitigation Guide",
      "url": "https://www.travelers.com/claims/guides/property-mitigation-guide",
      "publication_or_update_date": "Not stated on the public page; verified 2026-08-26",
      "claim_supported": "Prioritize safety, document conditions with photos or video before cleanup when safe, preserve receipts, and use qualified professionals for hazards and repairs.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "Travelers - Natural Disaster Recovery Plan",
      "url": "https://www.travelers.com/resources/weather/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster-recovery-plan",
      "publication_or_update_date": "Not stated on the public page; verified 2026-08-26",
      "claim_supported": "Survey hazards before entry, preserve photos and receipts, and coordinate repair decisions with the appropriate insurer and professionals.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "OSHA - Hurricane Preparedness and Response: Roofing Checklist",
      "url": "https://www.osha.gov/hurricane/checklist",
      "publication_or_update_date": "Not stated on the public page; verified 2026-08-26",
      "claim_supported": "Roof access after severe weather presents fall, electrical, wind, rain, and lightning hazards that require appropriate controls.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "GAF - GAFGLAS Built-Up Roofing Systems Manual",
      "url": "https://www.gaf.com/en-us/document-library/documents/manuals/gafglas-built-up-roofing-systems-version-1.0-comgn285.pdf",
      "publication_or_update_date": "2016 document edition",
      "claim_supported": "A roof file should retain applicable guarantees, inspection records, maintenance and repair records, drawings, specifications, and invoices; severe-weather follow-up should be part of the maintenance workflow.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "GAF - Roof Asset Management and Maintenance",
      "url": "https://www.gaf.com/en-us/plan-design/property-owners/roof-asset-management-maintenance",
      "publication_or_update_date": "Not stated on the public page; verified 2026-08-26",
      "claim_supported": "Regular professional inspection and a documented maintenance process help owners manage commercial roof assets.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "NAIC - Navigating the Claims Process to Recover and Rebuild",
      "url": "https://content.naic.org/article/consumer-insight-navigating-claims-process-recover-rebuild",
      "publication_or_update_date": "2017-09-01",
      "claim_supported": "Document damage before cleanup when safe, retain photos or video, maintain an itemized record, preserve damaged items when directed, and save temporary-repair receipts.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance - Severe Weather Guidance",
      "url": "https://insurance.mo.gov/insurance-news/missouri-insurance-department-offers-guidance-missourians-impacted-severe-weather",
      "publication_or_update_date": "2019-05-23",
      "claim_supported": "Keep temporary-repair receipts and coordinate permanent repair timing with the applicable insurer or claim representative.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information - Storm Events Database",
      "url": "https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/",
      "publication_or_update_date": "Continuously maintained database; verified 2026-08-26",
      "claim_supported": "Public event records can provide date and location context, but they do not establish property-specific roof condition or causation.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    },
    {
      "source": "Midwest Aerial Services - Infrared Roof Moisture Survey",
      "url": "https://midwestaerialservices.com/services/infrared-roof-moisture-survey-st-louis/",
      "publication_or_update_date": "Current public service page; verified 2026-08-26",
      "claim_supported": "Thermal patterns are screening evidence that may identify areas for follow-up; they are not, by themselves, proof of moisture and require field confirmation where appropriate.",
      "quote_used": "NO"
    }
  ]
}