As Heavy Winds, Rain, and Hail Hit Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Farmers Insurance® Claims Teams Assist Impacted Customers

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday a severe storm system with strong winds, rain and hail moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, causing damage to communities throughout the area.

In response, Farmers Insurance® claims representatives, agents, other personnel and resources have been helping customers in communities impacted by the adverse weather. Catastrophe claims staff are closely monitoring incoming claims volume and triaging claims, in addition to providing front-line assistance to customers in the affected areas.

Farmers advises customers in the impacted areas, who have sustained damage from the storms, to call their agent or the 24-hour claims center for assistance.

• Farmers Claims Contact Center number: 1-800-435-7764.
• Foremost and 21st Century customers can also use the 1-800-435-7764 number for immediate assistance.
• Bristol West customers can call 1-800-274-7865 for immediate assistance.
• Spanish-language claims assistance is available to Farmers customers by calling: 877-RECLAMO (877-732-5266).

Immediately following a storm, Farmers Insurance recommends the following actions when safe:

• Walk around the home inside and out to identify potential damage
• Take photographs of any damage noted to the property
• Make emergency repairs or temporary emergency repairs as needed to prevent further damage, if you are unable to do so yourself, you may want to consider hiring a professional
• Do not forget to check your landscaping
• Talk to your Farmers agent if you have questions regarding damage and the claims process

For tips on how to prepare for future spring storms review the Seasonal Smarts Digest (SSD) at www.farmers.com/news/seasonal-smarts/. The digest is released at the beginning of each season and the 2016 Spring Edition will be available on Thursday, March 10.

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