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Important Evacuation Information for Hurricane Ike
With Ike approaching, Houston residents should ensure they are prepared. A recent poll by Allstate revealed nearly half (48%) of Houston residents say they have no advance plan for a possible hurricane evacuation. Another 39 percent said they would not evacuate and just stay home if a major hurricane was heading for the Texas Gulf Coast because of concerns over massive traffic, looting, and a belief they’d be safe at home.
Understanding the dangers of a hurricane and making preparations can help minimize property damage and protect your family. Allstate suggests considering the following steps to help you and your family prepare for Ike:
Before you leave…
· Collect all your important papers and documents. This includes banking, and financial information, as well as your bills and checkbook.
· Many Texas homeowners have insurance for different structural perils like wind and flood covered by separate policies with different insurance carriers. Take note now of your homeowner and auto insurance carriers and policy numbers so you will be better able to initiate a possible claim after the storm.
· 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. An inventory can help facilitate the claim process after the disaster passes.
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.
· Respect law enforcement decisions on when you are allowed to return home.
For more information on preparing for catastrophes visit our website at www.allstate.com/catastrophe.
Understanding the dangers of a hurricane and making preparations can help minimize property damage and protect your family. Allstate suggests considering the following steps to help you and your family prepare for Ike:
Before you leave…
· Collect all your important papers and documents. This includes banking, and financial information, as well as your bills and checkbook.
· Many Texas homeowners have insurance for different structural perils like wind and flood covered by separate policies with different insurance carriers. Take note now of your homeowner and auto insurance carriers and policy numbers so you will be better able to initiate a possible claim after the storm.
· 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. An inventory can help facilitate the claim process after the disaster passes.
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.
· Respect law enforcement decisions on when you are allowed to return home.
For more information on preparing for catastrophes visit our website at www.allstate.com/catastrophe.
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