News from the Travelers Claim CorpsSM Archive
How Our Proprietary Technology Helps Customers Impacted by Wildfires
The Wildfire Loss Detector App analyzes imagery taken after a major weather disaster to determine if a property was destroyed.
![Woman kneeling taking a photo with phone of a burnt tree](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/impacted-by-wildfires-bw-thumb.jpg/Zz02ZDQ2Y2ZhYTU4N2IxMWVkYTlkMTllNGRjMzAwYzYyNg==?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOlsiNmQ0NmNmYWE1ODdiMTFlZGE5ZDE5ZTRkYzMwMGM2MjYiXSwiZXhwIjoxNzAyNDczOTAwfQ.qfsXU5hrso-28fGNgH4ixTp3YimYVpbz9mBhWQn9ByI)
Handling With Care
When "Is everyone okay?" is the first thing your claim professional asks, you can rest assured your claim will be handled with care.
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Wildfires Are a Year-Round Peril
When it comes to dangers that can threaten your home, you may find it hard to imagine the experience of a wildfire blazing a path to your door.
![wildfire on a mountain](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/wildfires-are-a-year-round-peril_small.jpg/Zz0xNjUwOGI0YTFjYzcxMWVkYWJiMTZlNDY3MGY1ZWQ0ZA==)
Hurricane Season Brings Heavy Rain and Wind
Hurricane season typically brings weather events that change daily — from the moment a storm is spotted as a tropical disturbance, through the many stages of its growth and development.
![Heavy wind and rain during a hurricane](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/hurricane-season-480x300.jpg/Zz01YjZmODNiMDFiNzQxMWVkOWJkODZhYTA0NDViZDMwNw==?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOlsiNWI2ZjgzYjAxYjc0MTFlZDliZDg2YWEwNDQ1YmQzMDciXSwiZXhwIjoxNzAyNDc0OTgzfQ.dHewJkfDma7vcETFeb_MBHWc1oHp94sm8YAaXfoasBQ)
High Heat Brings Thunderstorms and Derechos
Relentless heat waves in the midwestern United States this summer have been delivering dangerously hot temperatures, posing challenges for residents looking for relief.
![Black and white storm cloud over a large plain](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/thunderstorms-and-derechos-480x300.jpg/Zz05ZmUzYjMwYzFiODUxMWVkYmU4MmU2MjFiMjZhZDQ3Zg==?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOlsiOWZlM2IzMGMxYjg1MTFlZGJlODJlNjIxYjI2YWQ0N2YiXSwiZXhwIjoxNzAyNDc1MjIyfQ.SccelwD9Fs1KIzw7AvgbqF1gNzKm9V9knTqMEmcag5w)
Get Ready for Severe Weather Season
It pays to be prepared at the start of any season. Travelers offers a range of helpful information to help homeowners prepare for storms and potentially alleviate damage that may occur.
![Black and white clouds and thunder strikes over a neighborhood](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/claim-corps-severe-weather-medium.jpg/Zz01NDc1Njg0MDFiMWYxMWVkODc3YTZhYTA0NDViZDMwNw==?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOlsiNTQ3NTY4NDAxYjFmMTFlZDg3N2E2YWEwNDQ1YmQzMDciXSwiZXhwIjoxNzAyNDc1NTAyfQ.timDWjzqYoAA--BlnUsZPczO9Rv4LXHgRDl85jyL8_A)
A Helping Hand
Not sure whether to file a claim? Call Travelers. We can give you the information you may need to make an informed decision.
![Employees in a call center wearing heat sets and talking with someone in front of a computer](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/claim-corps-heart-helping-hand-small.jpg/Zz0zMjhmZjFkMjFiMWYxMWVkOTM1ZGRhZWQyOTNiMmYxNQ==?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOlsiMzI4ZmYxZDIxYjFmMTFlZDkzNWRkYWVkMjkzYjJmMTUiXSwiZXhwIjoxNzAyNDc1Njk4fQ.f5rm01SDou3ijiLKjZl_cqhum37UO3ka9cMC6dUQQJ0)
High-Flying Insights
What if strong winds tear shingles off your roof, and you need it fixed fast? With drone technology, Travelers can inspect your roof from an aerial vantage point, and help get your home back to better.
![Person using a remote control to fly a drone](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/claim-corps-data-drone-small.jpg/Zz0yZWVhZWQ3YTFiMWYxMWVkOTZhMDhlZTJiMDdmODZlMQ==?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOlsiMmVlYWVkN2ExYjFmMTFlZDk2YTA4ZWUyYjA3Zjg2ZTEiXSwiZXhwIjoxNzAyNDc1OTI5fQ.FYUrPJRK7KbvlqiNW5rfXKnvfBvPLNWKG9s7KudkhNU)
Finding the Hot Spots
Imagine a wildfire forces you from home. Using geospatial technology, Travelers can check your area for damage and get a head start if you choose to file a claim.
![Geospatial maps with red dots to indicate severe weather](https://asset.trvstatic.com/images/assets/claims-corps-science-geospatial-small.jpg/Zz1iZGIzZjA0MjFiMWYxMWVkYWFlNThlZTJiMDdmODZlMQ==?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOlsiYmRiM2YwNDIxYjFmMTFlZGFhZTU4ZWUyYjA3Zjg2ZTEiXSwiZXhwIjoxNzAyNDc2MjQ1fQ.mtq1G0_KxUhvFXigETFdYQ6rgRLOSRI8BD4Muzk3l48)