If Your Home is Damaged or Destroyed ...

    10 tips for storm recovery ...

    -- Many Coastal Texas homeowners have insurance for different structural
       perils like wind and flood covered by separate policies with different
       insurance carriers. Take note of your insurance companies and policy
       numbers to better able you to initiate a possible claim process after
       the storm.

    -- Make sure your home is structurally safe. Be extremely careful inside
       your home. Debris may be hazardous and the potential for collapse may
       exist. If you're told by authorities to stay out, stay out.

    -- Make temporary repairs to prevent further damage, keeping receipts for
       materials for possible reimbursement under your homeowner policy.

    -- If your home is unlivable, find out what additional living expenses
       your insurance policy may provide.

    -- Assist claims adjusters assigned to your case. Small losses may be
       settled quickly; extensive claims will take longer.

    -- Notify creditors if bills have been lost or you're unable to pay.

    -- Ask your utility company to stop billing if your home is unlivable or
       has been destroyed.

    -- Report your claim to Allstate promptly. Be aware, if a widespread
       disaster has occurred, the company may set up special procedures.

    -- Inventory your home for damaged or lost items before your adjuster
       arrives. This may help speed up your claim process.

    -- Work with a qualified tax expert to find out about tax breaks you may
       be eligible for because of your losses.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through approximately 14,700 exclusive Allstate agencies and financial representatives in the U.S. andCanada, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass(R) and Deerbrook(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers. Customers can also access information about Allstate Financial Group products and services at myallstatefinancial.com.

SOURCE Allstate Corporation

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