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After Harvey, Irma and Maria, power loss and provider hassles added to the natural disaster toll.
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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria left a financial and emotional aftermath that lingered long after the danger passed — from weeks of lost power to the struggle of getting relief from overwhelmed service providers.
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria wreaked havoc on parts of the United States and the Caribbean.
Massive power outages plagued the nation.
The cost of these storms is staggering.
In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused devastating damage, razing neighborhoods and robbing more than eight million households, as far west as Michigan, of power.
When disaster looms, there is a lot people can do to prepare.
In Florida, the loss of power proved devastating for one nursing home where, after air conditioners failed, eight elderly residents died.
After a natural disaster, consumers often face another challenge once their power begins to return: getting financial relief from service providers.
Like most conversations with service providers, though, it is rarely that simple.
If you're still experiencing outages, you can check live outage status using an interactive map.
The real cost of natural disasters is extremely hard to measure.
Loss of service is hard enough.
Estimates for Hurricane Harvey came in anywhere from $65 billion to $190 billion, while Hurricane Irma was estimated to cost between $50 billion and $100 billion.
Many people in Florida lived without power for weeks, and in Puerto Rico most residents were still without power long after the storm.
Yes, some did.
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Our experts handle providers for customers and share updates throughout the process.
Customers pay only when Billshark finds savings on eligible bills.
1 Power Loss Lingers After the Storm.
2 Basic Services Become Harder to Replace.
3 Relief From Providers Is Not Always Simple.
4 The Emotional Toll Is Harder to Measure.
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