Northbrook, Illinois, June 5, 2025 – As the hurricane season begins, Allstate is stepping up its response efforts and encouraging homeowners and renters to take action. New research shows that nearly two-thirds of American families have no plans for disaster[1]. Allstate has processed more than $3 billion in weather-related claims this year, highlighting the importance of preparation.
“The storms are getting harder and more frequent putting people, houses and communities at greater risk,” said Andrea Bessling, claim field director for Allstate National Disaster Team. “We focus on helping homeowners and renters feel confident and prepared.
Weatherproof skills, prepare for storm
Allstate recommends homeowners and renters take simple, proactive steps immediately to protect their homes and speed up disaster attacks.
- Check your insurance before you need it. Most people don’t realize that flood insurance is separate from homeowners’ coverage. “Know your deductibles, review your policies and consider flood control, even if you are not in high-risk areas,” Besling said.
- Quickly get home in stock. After losing money, video walkthroughs for your house can make a big difference. Besling advises: “It doesn’t need to be perfect. Just walks and movies.”
- Ensure the weaknesses of the house. There are materials that reinforce garage doors, mount windows, safely check the roof and cut off trees. “Loose shingles or branches don’t seem like a big deal, but in the storm they turn into dangerous projectiles.”
- Prevent the foundation from flooding. Make sure the drain is drained from your home, test your sewage pump, and consider preventers. Once the water enters, the damage will reproduce. These small checks can save thousands.
Even if people aren’t ready, the same is true for Allstate. “The experts in caring propositions are prepared to rebound faster with urgency, accuracy and empathy to help people rebound faster,” Besling explained.
Observe disaster response behind the scenes
Allstate’s 20 mobile claim centers mobilize disaster attacks. These mobile hubs include:
- Rapid-Response claims expert The site serves clients by organizing shelters, providing clothing and filing claims.
- Driving Check Bay and Workstation with Wi-Fi Provide on-site support to customers.
- Aerial image-driven property assessment To investigate the loss safely before the family returns to their homes, to accurately speed up the claim process.
- Emotional Care Resourcesfrom Comfort kit arrive Treat dogsprovide relief and assurance when most needed.
Before the storm hit, Allstate used predictive analytics to locate the mobile claim center and deploy knowledgeable, compassionate experts, customers most likely need support. Over the past 20 years, the company has supported more than 7.3 million disaster claims, including hurricanes, tornados and wildfires.
Whether you are a customer or not, Allstate wants to protect people from uncertainties in life. Some useful tips include: Additional Fraud protection Information and Good hand recovery guidea tool for individuals, homeowners and business owners. Statewide customers affected by the storm can Make a claim and start the claim process by calling 1-800-54-Storm (1-800-547-8676) using AllstateSM Mobile appslog in to Allstate.com or contact its Allstate agent.
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[1] The Statewide/Morning Consultation Climate Resilience Study conducted a sample of 2,202 general U.S. respondents from May 30 to June 1, 2024. The error margin of the result is +/- 2 percentage points.
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