How To Look For Hail Damage Following A Storm

You saw the hail on the lawn and heard the sounds as it hit cars and homes across North Texas

. But now that the storm has ended, how do you determine if the hail actually caused damage? Allstate Insurance Company offers residents the following tips on assessing damage and reporting claims from the recent hail storm:

First, there are a few places you can look for signs of damage:

Check patio covers, screens, windows and soft aluminum roofs for hail damage.

Be safe when checking for roof damage, and consider using binoculars to check your roof for hail damage.

Check vehicles for dents and broken or cracked glass caused by hail.

If you find hail damage, consider doing the following:

Cover any broken windows and holes in your roof, as well as any broken glass on the car, to prevent further damage.

Report your insurance claim as soon as possible; no matter what the level of damage.

If possible, have your auto insurance, homeowner insurance and/or renters insurance policy numbers available when you report your claim.

Take pictures before you make any temporary repairs.

Keep receipts for necessary temporary repairs due to a covered loss to present to your adjuster. These costs may be reimbursable under your homeowner policy.

Talk to your family and friends to find a reliable, local contractor.

Allstate policyholders whose homes or automobiles have been damaged by the recent hail storm can contact Allstate through by calling their Allstate agent, dialing 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676), or logging on at Allstate.com.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nations largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the Youre In Good Hands With Allstate slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help nearly 16 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate. As part of Allstates commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.

by: Joe C.

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