damage assessment definition

damage assessment

Preliminary but fairly accurate onsite evaluation of damage or loss caused by an accident or natural event before filing a formal claim or disaster declaration. Damage assessment records the extent of damage, what can be replaced, restored, or salvaged, and time required for their execution.

damage assessment is in the Disaster Planning & Risk Management and General, Marine, & Life Insurance subjects.

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