Helping prepare for and recover from a hurricane

Helping you and your family prepare and recover from hurricanes and other severe storms.

Customers impacted by a hurricane can file a claim online, through the State Farm® mobile app, by calling 1-800-SFCLAIM or by contacting your local agent office.

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Preparing your boat for a hurricane

Before hurricane season hits, consider preparing your boat in case of a storm. Some advance planning can help protect your boat in a hurricane.

Tsunami safety tips

Help protect yourself and your family by preparing and taking safety precautions before, during and after a tsunami.

Tips for the family

Mom giving babysitting instructions to nanny.

Prepare your babysitter for emergencies

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

Infographic that shares the pros and cons of building a storm shelter or safe room.

How a storm shelter or safe room can help protect against severe weather

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

Dad talking to young daughter about emergency preparedness.

Teaching your kids emergency preparedness

Weather emergencies may scare your kids, but helping them understand what to expect can help reduce the stress.

Insurance tips

How to create a home inventory

A home inventory can expedite insurance claims process after theft, damage or loss.

Six children are jumping with excitement outside in front of an SUV with the back hatch open.

What is individual liability insurance and what does it cover?

Liability insurance is typically a portion of the coverage for a home or vehicle policy. A Personal Liability Umbrella Policy may be another viable option for further protection.

Couple doing an annual insurance review with their agent.

Why should I review my home insurance annually?

The next time you need to renew your insurance policies, consider taking these steps to make sure you understand what your coverages are.

What you need to know about replacement cost vs market value

Learn the difference between replacement cost value and market value coverage to make an informed decision when purchasing home insurance.

Camera, lenses, headphone and a watch are examples of personal property.

What if my personal insurance is not enough to cover potential loss exposures?

You may want to consider a personal article insurance policy to help protect your possessions or personal liability insurance policy to help protect your home and future earnings.

Property and casualty insurance document folders.

Personal property and casualty insurance

What is personal property and casualty insurance? Learn more information on automobile, homeowners, watercraft, condo, renters and more.

Tips for recovering from a hurricane

Windstorm damage to a house and surrounding buildings

Wind mitigation to prepare for storm damage

How can wind mitigation protect your home and family during severe winds?

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.

Contractors replacing a roof after storm damage.

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.

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.

A man measures a board on the floor while a woman paints a wall to help complete their DIY home renovation.

DIY home improvement or when to hire a pro

Before jumping into a home or apartment project, weigh the pros and cons of a DIY approach vs. hiring a pro.

Woman in red shirt painting a wall during home maintenance.

Does homeowners insurance pay for home maintenance repairs?

Read on to find out what your insurance could help you with in terms of home repairs.

What is an impact-resistant roof?

If you're ready for a new roof, now's a great time to upgrade to sturdier materials to create an impact-resistant roof that may save you time, money and hassle down the road.

Looking down the staircase at a flooded basement and a water-filled bucket at the bottom of the stairs.

Whole house water leak detection systems

Learn how to help prevent costly water damage and the different water leak detection systems with automatic shutoff valves available on the market today.

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