State Farm Responds to Joplin Tornado

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May 23, 2011, 03:12 ET

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A mobile army of specially-trained catastrophe claim representatives is rushing to tornado struck Joplin, Missouri to assist State Farm policyholders.

State Farm® has the largest catastrophe response team in the industry, with more than 1700 employees whose job is to help customers recover after a disaster. These catastrophe claim representatives will join other claims personnel, support staff, State Farm agents and their staff already assisting those impacted by the deadly tornado.

Three specially equipped Catastrophe Response Vehicles are already in Joplin, and more are en route.

For those with damage to their property, make reasonable temporary repairs to prevent further damage only if it is safe to do so. Save receipts if you purchase items such as tarps and plywood or other supplies to make repairs. If you have a covered loss, these repairs may be reimbursed.

Policyholders with claims can report them to their State Farm Agent, call 1 800-SF-CLAIM (1-800-732-5246), or file a claim online at http://www.statefarm.com

State Farm is advising policyholders to take great care around their homes and properties if impacted by the storm. Suggestions include:

Following authorities' orders not to enter impacted areas until clearance is given
Staying away from downed power lines
Avoiding sharp objects, nails and broken glass in areas where there is significant debris.

For more on what to do after a disaster, visit: http://www.statefarm.com/learning/disasters/learning_disas_after.asp

SOURCE State Farm