Preparedness is Power: Allstate Encourages Planning Ahead
September 03 2024 - 1:11PM
Business Wire
There’s a billion-dollar disaster every 18 days. Allstate is
committed to helping you safeguard your loved ones and property.
September is National Preparedness Month and with hurricane
season upon us and other potential threats like wildfires, floods,
and earthquakes, now is the time to take proactive steps to ensure
your safety and resilience.
Top tips to prepare for disasters:
- Create an Emergency Communication Plan: Ensure all
family members know how to contact each other and where to meet in
case of an emergency. Designate an out-of-town contact person to
relay information.
- Assemble an Emergency Kit: Prepare a kit with essential
items such as water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights,
batteries, and important documents. Make sure to include supplies
for pets and any special needs family members.
- Stay Informed: Sign up for local emergency alerts and
stay tuned to weather updates. Know the types of disasters that are
most likely to occur in your area and understand the appropriate
response actions.
- Organize and Protect Important Documents: Insurance
policies, financial documents, passports, and more should be easily
accessible so you can grab them quickly. You could also upload
copies to the cloud.
- Practice Your Plan: Regularly conduct household drills
to ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go in case of a
disaster. Review and update your plan as needed.
“We’ve helped 7 million customers with their catastrophe
claims in the last 20 years, supporting the rebuilding of their
property and their lives after hurricanes, hailstorms, tornadoes,
wildfires and other extreme weather,” said Mike Fiato,
Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer at Allstate.
“Preparation can make all the difference.”
Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce Foundation recently released new research that shows
preparedness pays off. It found that every $1 spent on climate
resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in damages,
cleanup costs and economic impact.
Top tips for resilience measures:
- Awareness and Education: Learn about the types of
disasters your area is prone to and how you can stay safe.
- Secure Your Home: Take steps to protect your property,
such as reinforcing windows and doors, trimming trees, and securing
outdoor items that could become projectiles.
- Home Improvements: Structural changes could include
elevating electrical appliances, using flood-resistant materials,
and upgrading roofs or other materials that help fortify the
home.
Learn more about the resiliency research here and learn more
about what you can do to prepare and protect yourself here.
About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life’s
uncertainties with a circle of protection including cars, homes,
electronic devices, benefits and identity theft. Products are
available through a broad distribution network including Allstate
agents, independent agents, major retailers, online, and at the
workplace. Allstate is famous for the slogan You’re in Good Hands
with Allstate®.
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