MKPL-33-0520 StateAuto.com This brochure is intended for general information purposes only, and is not an insurance policy. State Auto does not warrant that reliance upon this document will prevent accidents or losses, or satisfy federal, state or local codes, ordinances or regulations, nor guarantees results based upon use of this information. Eligibility, coverages, discounts and benefits may vary by state. Coverages described are subject to definitions, limitations and conditions. Please read the policy forms and endorsements for details State Auto claims can be reported 24/7: 1-877-SA-CLAIM (877.722.5246) or StateAuto.com/Claims Preparing for a Hurricane - Get Ready! Be Safe! Preparing for a Hurricane – Get Ready! Be Safe! Establish a family emergency communication plan Make sure you know how to contact family members who may not be in the same place Set a location point to get back together after the hurricane passes Have important phone numbers written down in case cellular and landlines are cannot be used Protective supplies - stock up on essentials, such as face masks, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes Plan for evacuation Make arrangements of where you can go in the event of evacuation and have options — download the FEMA app to locate emergency shelter locations Ensure you have plans for your entire family, including pets Pack a “Go Bag” that includes all the essentials you’ll need and make sure it’s easily accessible Keep your vehicle fueled up and ready to go with emergency supplies Snacks/Water First aid kit Flashlight Jumper cables Tools Blanket Change of clothes Gather emergency supplies Medical needs/prescription medications Put critical documents in a waterproof container Collect tools and safety items Food/supplies - at least 3 day supply of non-perishable food and water Hygiene and sanitation items Protective gear - warm clothes, blankets, footwear, and gloves Irreplaceable items or items that may provide comfort to your family, especially children Storm shutters/opening protection If you have existing shutters and/or opening protection Check to make sure the opening protection is in good condition and ensure you have all of the tools and materials needed for installation If you’re reliant on someone else to install your opening protection, reach out to them to ensure they’re still in business and you’re on their response list Back-up generator Consider purchasing a back-up gas-powered generator in advance of the storm Make sure the generator is full of fuel and have extra fuel Test run the generator once/week Stockpile emergency protective materials Plywood Plastic sheeting Sandbags Sump pump If your home has a sump pump, test it in advance Consider purchasing a battery back-up for your sump pump to maintain operation during lengthy power outages Elevate valuable assets Consider moving any valuable assets to a higher floor in your home or elevating them off the floor Outdoor furniture & decor Minimize the amount of lightweight objects outside your home; i.e. patio furniture, decor, garbage cans, toys Secure items that would be unsafe to bring indoors; i.e. grills, propane tanks Trees Trim and/or remove trees in close proximity to your home and other buildings Clean Gutters Keep gutters clean to allow rainwater to efficiently drain away from your home Create or update an inventory of your contents Take pictures and create an inventory of the personal property within your home Family Safety Family Safety Protecting Your Home & Assets Preparing for Hurricane Season - June through November - can be challenging. Below are tips that can help you get ready for severe weather before it approaches.

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MKPL-33-0520StateAuto.com

This brochure is intended for general information purposes only, and is not an insurance policy. State Auto does not warrant that reliance upon this document will prevent accidents or losses, or satisfy federal, state or local codes, ordinances or regulations, nor guarantees results based upon use of this information. Eligibility, coverages, discounts and benefits may vary by state. Coverages described are subject to definitions, limitations and conditions. Please read the policy forms and endorsements for details

State Auto claims can be reported 24/7: 1-877-SA-CLAIM (877.722.5246) or

StateAuto.com/Claims

Preparing for a Hurricane - Get Ready! Be Safe!Preparing for a Hurricane – Get Ready! Be Safe!

Establish a family emergency communication plan Make sure you know how to contact family

members who may not be in the same place Set a location point to get back together after the

hurricane passesHave important phone numbers written down in case cellular and landlines are cannot be usedProtective supplies - stock up on essentials, such as

face masks, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes

Plan for evacuationMake arrangements of where you can go in the event of evacuation and have options — download the FEMA app to locate emergency shelter locationsEnsure you have plans for your entire family,

including petsPack a “Go Bag” that includes all the essentials

you’ll need and make sure it’s easily accessibleKeep your vehicle fueled up and ready to go with

emergency suppliesSnacks/WaterFirst aid kitFlashlightJumper cablesToolsBlanketChange of clothesGather emergency suppliesMedical needs/prescription medicationsPut critical documents in a waterproof containerCollect tools and safety itemsFood/supplies - at least 3 day supply of non-perishable food and waterHygiene and sanitation itemsProtective gear - warm clothes, blankets, footwear,

and glovesIrreplaceable items or items that may provide

comfort to your family, especially children

Storm shutters/opening protectionIf you have existing shutters and/or opening protectionCheck to make sure the opening protection is in good condition and ensure you have all of the tools and materials needed for installation If you’re reliant on someone else to install your opening

protection, reach out to them to ensure they’re still in business and you’re on their response list

Back-up generatorConsider purchasing a back-up gas-powered generator in advance of the stormMake sure the generator is full of fuel and have extra fuelTest run the generator once/week Stockpile emergency protective materialsPlywoodPlastic sheetingSandbags Sump pumpIf your home has a sump pump, test it in advanceConsider purchasing a battery back-up for your sump pump to maintain operation during lengthy power outages Elevate valuable assetsConsider moving any valuable assets to a higher floorinyourhomeorelevatingthemoffthefloor Outdoor furniture & decorMinimize the amount of lightweight objects outside your home; i.e. patio furniture, decor, garbage cans, toysSecure items that would be unsafe to bring indoors; i.e. grills, propane tanks TreesTrim and/or remove trees in close proximity to your home and other buildings Clean GuttersKeepgutterscleantoallowrainwatertoefficiently drain away from your home Create or update an inventory of your contentsTake pictures and create an inventory of the personal property within your home

Family SafetyFamily Safety Protecting Your Home & Assets

Preparing for Hurricane Season - June through November - can be challenging. Below are tips that can help you get ready for severe weather before it approaches.