City of Cleveland OH House Explosion
January 29th, 2010
A recent report from News Channel 5 (Cleveland) discusses a house that was destroyed when it exploded on the West 83rd block in Cleveland, OH (Zip Code 44102). The explosion caused significant damage to the surrounding homes on West 83rd and on neighboring streets. An initial list of the damaged homes is available to servicers upon request by submitting an email to: robert.klein1@safeguardproperties.com
Many Repairs Needed After House Explosion
CLEVELAND -- The blast on Monday was felt for blocks and more than a dozen homes and businesses were damaged.
2022 West 83rd St. is now just a pile of rubble. An explosion leveled the house and rocked a west side community, but now dozens of property owners are picking up the pieces.
Pastor Carlos Lewis and church secretary Jeanette Vargas surveyed the damage to the Christian Pentecostal Church, which is right across the alley from the house that exploded.
The church and the property it owns next door are both damaged. Inside the church, the pews are covered in debris, the floors are littered with glass and the cracks are visible.
“We might not have service this week due to cleaning up. We will meet with inspectors to see how safe it is,” Vargas said.
The church’s insurance agent has already been there. It’s safe to say many homeowners have made the call to their insurance company already.
"They will then get into their hands to the claims adjuster. They will contact you, take photos and document,” Don Meier with Westfield Insurance said.
Meier said even if a person believes someone else is responsible for the damage, start with the insurance company.
"They could pursue for recovery for what was paid and expenses on top of that that would be part of the investigation. If there is ability, take part to do that,” Meier said.
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