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Deadly Oklahoma Twister is a Tragic Reminder that the Unthinkable Can Happen: Tomorrow Marks the Five-Year Anniversary of the Windsor Tornado—Colorado's Most Damaging Tornado. The tornado that has resulted in at least two dozen deaths and devastated the community of Moore, Oklahoma, is a stark reminder of the horrific damage tornadoes can leave in their path. Since 1960, four people have been killed by Colorado tornadoes, and one of those by the twister that tore through Windsor on May 22, 2008. The Windsor Tornado is Colorado's most damaging, causing insured losses totaling $206.9 million in today's dollars. More...
 
NFPA Announces first Colorado Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service— Local Communites join effort to reduce wildfire risk across the state. The National Fire Protection Association is launching the first Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service in Colorado on Saturday, May 4, 2013 in coordination with the American Red Cross, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, READYColorado, and Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. During this Day of Service, Colorado residents are encouraged to participate in wildfire mitigation. More...
 
Insurance Damage Estimates from the Waldo Canyon & High Park Fires Total Nearly $450 Million—Making the Devastating 2012 Wildfire Season the Most Expensive in Colorado History. The 2012 Wildfire Season has taken a devastating toll on Colorado residents, burning more than 600 homes and personal property. Insurance adjusters are still inspecting properties and working with residents, and while the claims and rebuilding process continues, preliminary damage estimates now total $449.7 million from insurance claims. More...
Insurance Company Resources
Your insurance company has advice and resources to help you be financially prepared before disaster strikes, and information to help you through the claims recovery process in the aftermath of a wildfire, tornado, hailstorm or other catastrophe. Click on the company links below.

Allied Insurance American National Nationwide Insurance USAA
Allstate Farmers State Farm  

Allied Insurance
www.alliedinsurance.com

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness
You may have property in a suburban area, but if you can look away into open country, brush or deep woods, you're vulnerable during hot and dry seasons.  This site will provide information on ways to safeguard your home and business, from ongoing maintenance to specific retrofitting actions you can take to help prevent or minimize your loss in the event of a fire.

Rocky Mountain Wildfire Mitigation Guide
Wildfire risks can vary from region to region. To help property owners better understand their risks, we partnered with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety to develop the guide specifically for the rocky mountain states. The guide contains a property assessment form, including a cost estimate tool, which will help home and business owners assess their wildfire risk and prioritize necessary retrofit projects.

Allstate
www.allstate.com

Allstate's Digital Home Locker
The Free Allstate Digital Locker™ application keeps a home inventory of all of your personal property where nothing can happen to it—perfectly organized and accessible to you at a moment's notice, in case of an emergency.

Renters: What's your stuff worth?
Calculate what your belongings are worth and determine how best to insure yourself against danger.

Allstate Weather Alert
The weather affects almost everything you do. Where you go, when you leave and how you get there. And being ready for the weather before it hits can make all the difference. That's why there's Allstate Weather Alerts, so you can be prepared for what's ahead before you make a move.

Tailor the alerts to meet your needs—add up to 5 alert locations, choose from 8 different weather categories and set up your notification preferences. Your safety is our priority and the weather alerts are yet another way, you're in Good Hands with Allstate®.

Allstate Mobile
With Allstate products and services at your fingertips, wherever you go, you're in Good Hands with Allstate®.

Products available include: Digital Locker, Allstate Mobile is your insurance on the go and Tag In, send a quick message and your location in just four touches! It's the fastest and easiest way to say where 'here' is.

Wildfire Preparedness
Check out these valuable tips and hints to protect your family and property against a wildfire threat.

What to Do Before a Natural Disaster
This quick video gives important information for people facing a natural disaster. The tips come directly from Allstate experts.

Hiring the Right Contractor
Check out a brief video with tips for protecting yourself when you have to hire a contractor.

Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Insurance fraud costs Americans billions of dollars annually. While most home-repair contractors are honest and do quality work, others do not. These tips can help you choose an honest, reputable contractor.

American National
www.anpac.com

Farmers Insurance
www.farmers.com

Nationwide Insurance
www.nationwide.com

Use these Wildfire Safety Tips to Help You Protect Your Home
Few people realize that when they move to the edges of wilderness, they move into the domain of wildfires. Even though you may live in a thoroughly contemporary suburb, if you can look away into open country, brush or deep woods, you're vulnerable during hot and dry seasons.

A Complete Manual to Help Protect Your Home and Business from Wildfire
Wildfires are called wild for a reason - they are often uncontrollable. What is controllable, however, is the preparation you can undertake to protect your home or business from damage and losses when a wildfire threatens.

State Farm
www.statefarm.com

Wildfire Mitigation: Improving the Safety of Your Home
There are a number of measures you can take to help protect your property, create a safer environment for firefighers, and reduce the potential for loss in the event of a wildfire in your area.

State Farm HomeIndex™
Your inventory: Simplified™. State Farm HomeIndex is a free online tool that combines the home inventory list with the visual record, all in one place. HomeIndex makes documenting your valuables especially easy because it walks you through the inventory process, allows you to share your inventory with your agent, and can even help you when you move.

Protect Your Home from Wildfire Video
In September 2010, the Four Mile Canyon fire outside of Boulder, CO was the largest wildfire in the state's history. State Farm policyholder Gene Fischer took the proper steps to protect his home in the event of a wildfire and as a result, his home is still standing today.

Wildfire Safety Tips
Every year, wildfires threaten homes throughout the United States, especially those located in or near wilderness areas. The tips below can help you assess your risk and identify ways to protect your home and family from a wildfire.You can also use our interactive wildfire tips.

Replacement Cost vs. Market Value
When you purchase a homeowners insurance policy, you'll make a number of decisions about your coverage. One of the most important is whether to insure your home for its replacement cost or its market value. Understanding each option will help you make an informed choice that safeguards your home and your family's financial future.

State Farm Colorado News & Info

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USAA
www.usaa.com

Wildfire Risk & Protection
Nature's wrath can be a good reminder to evaluate your own preparedness for disaster. While some homes are more at risk than others, there are steps everyone can take to be prepared for wildfires.