OKLAHOMA CITY, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To prepare
Oklahomans for severe weather season, eight Allstate agency owners
recently passed out 750 disaster preparedness family starter kits
at the Severe Weather Expo on Saturday,
March 10. Agency owners secured $8,000 from The Allstate Foundation's My Helping
Hands grant program to support the American Red Cross's mission to
provide disaster relief services to families in Central Oklahoma.
Agency owners shared how you can best prepare for a natural
disaster. Allstate recommends the following steps.
Before the disaster:
- Clean out your garage and yard: Take steps to reduce
risks of damage to your property like having a spot for your car
during a hail storm and removing dying tree limbs and outside
furniture that can go airborne during a wind storm.
- Make a family plan: Create a safety plan with your
family and know the prepared areas to take shelter in case of a
tornado. Visit emergency management government websites to help you
come up with a plan before a catastrophe.
- Take stock of your stuff: Walk through your home with a
video or still camera to create a record of what you have and where
it is in your house. You can also download an app like Allstate's
Digital Locker to help create an inventory.
- Call your insurer: Locate your current insurance
information and reach out to your insurer for a yearly coverage
check-up. Review your policy with your agent to make sure your
coverages meet your current needs.
In the unfortunate event of a storm, Allstate recommends the
following tips to help customers begin the recovery
process.
Disaster recovery:
- Make temporary repairs: Make reasonable temporary
repairs to prevent further damage. Save the receipts for temporary
home repairs as these expenses may be reimbursed as part of your
homeowner's policy. Your adjuster will need this information.
- Document damages: Inventory your home and list damaged
items before your adjuster arrives. An inventory can help
facilitate the claim process after a disaster.
- Research contractors: Work only with licensed, bonded
and insured contractors and have them provide you with
documentation. Check with your local Better Business Bureau to see
if any complaints have been filed against contractors you are
considering.
Participating Allstate agency owners include (in alphabetical
order):
- Mason Cummings, Midwest City
- Brandon Fisher, Norman
- Eva Herrera, Oklahoma City
- Tyler Hoisington, Yukon
- Tim Missaghi, Oklahoma City
- Michael Monroe, Norman
- Ciani Portillo, Oklahoma City
- Bobby Thompson, Edmond
About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The
Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made
possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL).
Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the
country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships,
reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and
lasting solutions that enhance people's well-being and prosperity.
With a focus on building financial independence for domestic
violence survivors, empowering youth and celebrating the charitable
community involvement of Allstate agency owners and employees, The
Allstate Foundation works to bring out the good in people's lives.
For more information, visit www.AllstateFoundation.org.
Contact:
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Kate
Peifer
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480-927-7313
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Kate.peifer@allstate.com
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