After a major storm makes landfall, it can be very difficult to predict what recovery timelines, cleanup periods and claims will look like.

How soon following a hurricane can repair work for claims start? What types of repairs will be needed? And how long will businesses affected by storms be forced to close their doors?

These questions and more may seem elusive. However, historical and current building construction data can provide insight into recovery efforts after catastrophic storms. By looking at historical construction activity for some of the country's costliest storms, forward-looking recovery estimates become clearer.

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