Insurance experts discuss Hurricane Miltons impact on rates for homeowners [Video]

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – When natural disasters hit, people’s lives are turned upside down, along with their homes.

With the damage from Hurricane Helene, and now Milton, those in impacted areas hope their insurance will be able to fill part of the void they now have to piece together.

Western Mass News spoke with John Sweeney, owner of John R. Sweeney Insurance in West Springfield, who laid out what the next steps will look like for those who fell victim to Helene damage with their insurance company.

“When there is damage, you will have an adjuster come out and come up with an estimate, and they will pay you based on that cash value, which is what it’s worth today,” Sweeney said.

He also explained how insurance workers provide disaster relief for other companies impacted.

“That they will pull people from all over other parts of the country to come …