How Can I Prepare for a Disaster?

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There are many steps you can take to safeguard your family and personal property from devastating events. Learn what you can do to help you prepare for, keep safe and recover from these catastrophic events. See your Allstate agent for more helpful safety and prevention materials.

Preparing for Natural Catastrophes

Earthquake

Flood

Hail

Hurricane

Lightning

Tornado

Wildfire

Volcano

Disaster Prevention at Home

Keeping your home and property safe is a priority all year. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind as you prepare.
Helping children cope
Cold weather facts
Frozen pipes
How do I recover?
Ice dams in the roof
Pet safety
Preparing your home for the winter
Water damage
Winter freeze

Do you have an up-to-date inventory and recent photographs of your personal possessions? If not, don't wait for disaster to strike. Download Allstate's free home inventory software now and create a room-by-room inventory of your personal possessions.

This section highlights examples of safety precautions that you can consider to help prepare yourself, others and your personal property for a disaster. Please recognize that a particular precaution may not be appropriate or effective in every circumstance. We encourage you to use your own good judgment about what's appropriate.