Hurricane Katrina Evacuations Underway; Important Evacuation Information

28 August 2005

With hurricane Katrina approaching it is important to listen to instructions from local authorities. If nearby homeowners have been evacuated, or you think evacuation may be a possibility, preparation now can help make the evacuation and potential recovery process easier on you and your family.

Before you leave...

-- Collect all your important papers and documents. This includes banking, insurance, and financial information, as well as your bills and checkbook.

-- Think carefully about what items are easily replaceable by insurance and what items are not, like family heirlooms, keepsakes, and pictures.

-- If you don't have an up-to-date home inventory, walk through your home with a video or still camera. At the same time, make a list of what items you want to take, and have room to take, during an evacuation.

-- If time allows, and civil authorities require you to evacuate, contact your Allstate agent for information on whether your homeowners policy provides coverage for living expenses while you're evacuated. and to answer any questions you may have about yourinsurance policies.

If you leave...

-- Always listen to and obey authorities if they advise you and your family to leave your home.

-- Tell your neighbors where you will be going and exchange contact information.

-- Inform your Allstate agent you have been evacuated.

-- Respect law enforcement decisions on when you are allowed to return home.

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