Helene Destroyed 340 Jobsites.
Only 12% Had Documentation.
Hurricane Helene hit the Florida panhandle on a Thursday. By Friday morning, 340 jobsites had zero documentation of pre-storm conditions. Insurance adjusters denied 60% of claims because GCs could not prove what was on-site before the storm.
“Hurricane Michael hit our refinery expansion with 36 hours notice. Because every day of prep was documented in POD — every crane tied, every pallet secured, every photo tagged — our $4.7M insurance claim was processed in 47 days instead of 14 months. The adjuster said it was the cleanest claim file he had ever reviewed.”
— Risk Manager, Gulf Coast Industrial Contractor
Hurricane Prep Without Data vs. Hurricane Prep With POD
Before POD
No pre-storm photo documentation of site conditions
Insurance adjusters ask "What did the site look like before the storm?" and you have nothing. No timestamped photos, no material inventory, no equipment positions. Claim denied.
Material inventory exists only on paper — if the trailer survives
Your foreman had a handwritten list of $380K in copper pipe, steel, and switchgear. The job trailer took 4 feet of storm surge. The list is gone. So is your proof.
No evidence of storm preparation measures taken
You secured the crane, tied down the scaffolding, boarded the windows. But you did not document any of it. The adjuster writes "no evidence of mitigation efforts" and your deductible doubles.
Insurance claims denied for "failure to mitigate" — 60% rejection rate
Without documented proof of pre-storm conditions and preparation actions, carriers classify hurricane claims as preventable losses. The average denied claim on a commercial project: $1.2M.
FEMA reimbursement delayed 6-18 months without digital records
FEMA requires itemized damage documentation with pre-storm baselines. Paper records, if they survive, take months to compile. Digital records with timestamps process in weeks.
Crew scattered across counties — no safety check-in system
After the storm, you have 47 workers across 3 counties with no power and no cell service. It takes 3 days to confirm everyone is accounted for. Three days of not knowing.
With POD
Digital pre-storm checklist with photo documentation at every step
POD triggers a 72-hour prep timeline from weather alerts. Every secured crane, every tied-down pallet, every boarded window is photographed, GPS-tagged, and timestamped.
GPS-tagged material inventory with photo evidence — storm-proof
Every piece of material on site is cataloged with photos and GPS coordinates in the cloud. Even if the trailer is underwater, your inventory documentation is safe and accessible.
Weather-triggered alerts start the prep timeline automatically
When a named storm enters your project radius, POD automatically activates the storm prep protocol. 72 hours out: first alerts. 48 hours: equipment securing checklist. 24 hours: final walkthrough.
Instant insurance claim packages — before and after in one PDF
After the storm, POD compiles pre-storm baseline photos side-by-side with post-storm damage assessments. Timestamps, GPS coordinates, material inventories — packaged for your adjuster in minutes.
Crew GPS safety check-in — every worker confirmed in hours, not days
POD sends automated check-in requests to every crew member after the storm passes. GPS confirmation, safety status, and availability — all tracked on a single dashboard.
72-hour storm prep timeline — nothing gets missed
A structured countdown: 72h (secure loose materials, photograph baseline), 48h (tie down equipment, verify generator fuel), 24h (final walkthrough, crew evacuation check). Every step documented.
Watch the 72-Hour Storm Prep Timeline
As the hurricane approaches, POD triggers automated prep checklists at each countdown phase. Every step documented. Every action timestamped. Every item photographed.
Built for Hurricane Country
Three tools that turn storm chaos into documented, insured, recoverable events.
72-Hour Prep Timeline
Automated storm preparation checklist triggered by weather alerts. Every step — material securing, equipment tie-down, photo baselines — documented and time-stamped.
Pre-Storm Photo Baseline
GPS-tagged, timestamped photos of the entire site before the storm hits. Creates the "before" in your before-and-after insurance documentation automatically.
Instant Claim Packages
After the storm, POD generates complete insurance claim packages — pre/post photo comparisons, material inventories, prep documentation — all in one download.
Storm Preparedness Intelligence — Predict Before It Hits
These are real POD KPIs that update automatically from weather data and daily voice reports. Storm scenario planning and risk tracking — calculated before the first raindrop falls.
Weather Scenario Planner
PODRisk Materialization Rate
PODFrequently Asked Questions
The Next Storm Is Coming. Will Your Documentation Survive It?
POD gives your team a 72-hour head start — automated prep checklists, photo baselines, and instant claim packages. Every storm. Every project. Every dollar protected.