Safety

State Farm® provides insurance to help our customers through bad weather and catastrophic events. Below are just a few of the articles we have available.

Earthquake

Do You Need Earthquake Insurance

Over 20+ U.S. states have experienced measurable earthquake activity over the past decade. Earthquake insurance can be valuable to all homeowners.

How to Prepare for an Earthquake

Prepare your family and your home for an earthquake before it happens, including what to put in an earthquake kit.

What to do After an Earthquake

What to do after an earthquake to keep safe, to protect your property and how to get your insurance claims started.

Fire prevention

Safety Tips to Help Prevent Home Fires

Fires in your home can devastate your family and property alike. Increase your fire preparedness with these basic fire safety and prevention tips.

Extension Cord Safety: What to Do and What to Avoid

Don't let your extension cords become potential fire hazards.

11 Signs You Should Think About Rewiring Your Home

Rewiring a house may be a good idea if you notice one or more of these 11 telltale signs from State Farm. Read them now.

Flood

Flooded Basement Common Causes

Wet basement problems can cost you thousands of dollars. Here are steps to help identify the source of the water and ways to minimize your risk.

What to Do if Your Car Has Flood Damage

If your car was partially submerged in floodwater, follow our checklist for assessing flood damage afterwards.

Sump Pump Basics

Learn how sump pumps work and whether you should look into installing one

Hurricane

Protect Your Boat During a Hurricane

Planning ahead is crucial to prepare your boat for a hurricane. Make these plans before the storm so you can take action when a hurricane is imminent.

Tips to Help in Preparing for a Hurricane

Actions you can take to help protect your family, home and property when preparing for a hurricane.

What to Do After a Hurricane

Helpful tips to prevent further water damage, safely begin cleaning up and finding a contractor to help repair damage to your property.

Severe weather

Lightning Safety

Lightning strikes injure hundreds of people and cost millions of dollars every year in damages. Read these lightning protection tips to help keep safe.

Pay Attention to Straight Line Winds

Learn what straight line winds are, how they differ from tornadoes, and how to stay safe.

Ways to Stay Safe During Severe Storm or Wind Event

Severe weather and severe wind are common throughout the country. Read these safety tips to help your emergency planning.

Tornado

Tornado Safety: How To Prepare

If a tornado spins your way, understanding tornado safety will help keep you and your family as safe as possible. Start preparing now for more peace of mind.

What to Do In a Tornado

You see the alert. Your area is under a tornado watch, or even worse, a tornado warning. Know the differences between them, and what to do during a tornado.

What to Do After a Tornado

The aftermath of a tornado can feel scary and overwhelming. Here's how to address your most urgent needs first, and how to start the tornado recovery process.

Wildfire

Wildfire Guide: What To Do Before a Wildfire

Tips to help you assess your risk and identify ways to help protect your home and family.

What To Do After a Wildfire

The aftermath of a wildfire can feel overwhelming. When you get the all-clear to return home, know where to start and how to stay safe as you recover.

Winter storm

Winter Car Tips

Prepare your car for winter with these helpful tips.

What is Hypothermia? Signs and Causes

Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposure to the cold either on land or in the water. Learn more about this life-threatening condition

What Are the Best Tires for Winter Driving?

For your safety, know the best tires you need for winter driving, and how best to maintain them for the most effective tire safety.

Being prepared for bad weather

What to Include in an Emergency Kit

Having emergency kit supplies prepared ahead of time may give you just the resources you and your family need to stay safe.

Designing a Safe Room

Constructing a storm shelter space within your home can help protect you from natural disasters and weather emergencies.

Prepare Your Babysitter for Emergencies

Prepare and arm your babysitter for success and emergency situations by leaving important information about your house, your family and your child.

Teaching Your Kids Emergency Preparedness

Help kids understand what to do in the event of a weather emergency, and get our emergency preparedness tips for you and your family.

After the storm

Pros and Cons of Metal Roofs for Your Home

Whether you're buying a home with one or thinking of installing, here's what to know.

Portable Generator Safety

Check out these portable generator safety tips for when you need to provide temporary power to your home or wherever you need it.

Help Protect Yourself From Contractor Scams

If your area got hit hard with a catastrophe or weather event, shady contractors may arrive offering repairs. Learn tips that might help you spot them.

The information in this article was obtained from various sources not associated with State Farm® (including State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates). While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. State Farm is not responsible for, and does not endorse or approve, either implicitly or explicitly, the content of any third party sites that might be hyperlinked from this page. The information is not intended to replace manuals, instructions or information provided by a manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional, or to affect coverage under any applicable insurance policy. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information.