To whom should incidents of property damage be reported?

The appropriate entity to report incidents of property damage is the immediate supervisors at the job site. Reporting such incidents to the immediate supervisors is critical because they can take swift action to assess the situation, ensure safety protocols are followed, and start the necessary documentation process. They are usually the first point of contact and are responsible for overseeing the operations, making them best positioned to handle the situation and report to higher authorities if needed.

The local police department is generally not involved in every instance of property damage unless there are legal implications or criminal activity involved. While the insurance company should also be informed about significant property damage for claims purposes, it is not the immediate action that should take place on-site. Similarly, while the Division of Professional Licensure oversees licensing and regulations, incidents of property damage fall outside their immediate purview and should be addressed on-site first. Immediate supervisors can also escalate the issue to other authorities as necessary, ensuring a proper and efficient response to the incident.