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2025
September
25,
2025
| 15:14 PM America/Chicago
With September and October rounding out the top active months of the hurricane season, State Farm is sharing the top tips for homeowners and encouraging residents to be prepared for storms.
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June
19,
2025
| 16:55 PM America/Chicago
State Farm is partnering with the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) during National Lightning Awareness Week the week of June 22-28, 2025 to raise awareness about the cost of lightning damage claims and how to prevent lightning damage to
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2024
August
01,
2024
| 11:18 AM America/Chicago
State Farm pre-funded a total of $2 Million to American Red Cross, $250,000 to Convoy of Hope and $250,000 to Midwest Food Bank.
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June
25,
2024
| 09:42 AM America/Chicago
In 2023, a total of 242 million lightning flashes occurred in the United States, according to the 2023 Annual Lightning Report by Vaisala Xweather. State Farm paid out nearly $230M for over 18,000 lightning-related claims in 2023, average just over
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May
28,
2024
| 12:48 PM America/Chicago
Catastrophe response continues as Memorial Day weekend brought another round of severe weather across the southeast.
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May
02,
2024
| 10:15 AM America/Chicago
Last year, over 56,000 wildfires burned 2.6M million acres, destroying over 4,300 home and commercial structures across the United States, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Spanning from Hawaii to Florida and up to New England,
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2022
January
12,
2022
| 12:27 PM America/Chicago
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and State Farm announce that the funding award application period for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is now open.
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2021
April
05,
2021
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S. More and more people are living in wildfire risk areas. If one home is inadequately prepared, the risk level to the entire neighborhood increases, and everyone’s safety is impacted. Help reduce your
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January
20,
2021
| 10:14 AM America/Chicago
About the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association
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2020
December
11,
2020
| 13:49 PM America/Chicago
We are committed to the health and safety of our customers, employees and agents, and the communities where we live and work. We have adjusted our face-to-face protocols, and are offering virtual claim inspection options in most states if legally
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October
27,
2020
| 17:58 PM America/Chicago
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane Oct. 28. It briskly moved northeast and tropical storm leaving in its path heavy rain, power outages and downed trees and power lines.When it is safe to
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October
27,
2020
| 17:56 PM America/Chicago
  Every situation is different and every claim evaluated to its individual circumstances. This information is provided as a general resource.   What are my first steps if I have damage? What can you expect
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September
04,
2020
| 16:53 PM America/Chicago
If you are impacted by the storm, you can file a claim online, through the State Farm Mobile App, call 1-800-SFCLAIM, or contact your local agent's office.
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August
20,
2020
| 10:40 AM America/Chicago
With over 360 active fires across California and elsewhere, State Farm® is committed to the people and communities we serve. As acres continue to burn, evacuate if ordered to do so or if risk appears imminent. Customers
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July
08,
2020
| 16:29 PM America/Chicago
Join the conversation on Yammer!Already through July 7, there have been 26,321 fires in the United States*. Though they have burned more than 1.5 million acres and are above last year’s pace, the numbers are lower than the 10-year average.There's
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July
08,
2020
| 15:53 PM America/Chicago
Already through July 7, there have been 26,321 fires in the United States*. Though they have burned more than 1.5 million acres and are above last year’s pace, the numbers are lower than the 10-year average.There's still time to get your
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July
08,
2020
| 14:16 PM America/Chicago
This page is specific to State Farm Good Neighbor Relief Dividend. We remain committed to helping you as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic together. This is current as of July 8, 2020. It will be updated regularly.
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April
23,
2020
| 16:09 PM America/Chicago
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S. More and more people are living in wildfire risk areas. If one home is inadequately prepared, the risk level to the entire neighborhood increases, and everyone’s safety is impacted. Help reduce your
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March
05,
2020
| 12:06 PM America/Chicago
Dangerous nocturnal tornados hit Nashville and the surrounding area on March 3. East Nashville’s Donelson neighborhood, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Cookeville, and other Putnam County, Tennessee locations were also hit by the twisters
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January
13,
2020
| 11:47 AM America/Chicago
Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S. More and more people are living in wildfire risk areas. If one home is inadequately prepared, the risk level to the entire neighborhood increases, and everyone’s safety is impacted. Help reduce your
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2019
December
09,
2019
| 17:02 PM America/Chicago
State Farm continues to work with its customers and the communities affected by the 2018 wildfires. The Car, Camp, Hill, and Woolsey fires devasted California communities like Paradise. Rebuilding homes and neighborhoods takes
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October
29,
2019
| 15:05 PM America/Chicago
Visit CA.gov for Power Outage and Fire Recovery ResourcesState Farm is deeply committed to the communities we serve. We stand ready to help.Customers impacted by the California wildfires can visit st8.fm/claim or call
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September
26,
2019
| 09:17 AM America/Chicago
*This page is specific to the 2017 California wildfires that occurred in October (Northern California) and December (Southern California). This page is current as of September 26, 2019. It is updated as the recovery continues.
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September
26,
2019
| 07:34 AM America/Chicago
This page is specific to California wildfires. It is current as of December 9, 2019, and will be updated regularly as recovery continues.
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August
29,
2019
| 06:54 AM America/Chicago
Please continue to monitor local information. When it is safe to do so, make (or have a contractor make) temporary repairs to prevent further damage to your home or property. Save receipts if you purchase items such as tarps, plywood or other repair
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July
12,
2019
| 10:19 AM America/Chicago
Two magnitude severe earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks have impacted Kern County, California beginning on July 4. The strongest, a 7.1 magnitude quake, hit near Ridgecrest, California on July 5 at 8:29 a.m. local
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May
29,
2019
| 10:59 AM America/Chicago
In the early morning hours of May 28, severe storms and tornados struck several communities across western Ohio. One fatality, many injuries and damaged or destroyed homes and businesses were left in their path. Our
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May
24,
2019
| 13:58 PM America/Chicago
On the night of Wednesday, May 22, severe storms and tornados struck communities across Missouri, resulting in three fatalities, many injuries, and many damaged or destroyed homes and businesses. Our hearts go out to family and friends of those who
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April
25,
2019
| 14:46 PM America/Chicago
Over the last decade, wildfires have consumed 66 million acres. That's the equivalent of burning every acre in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and southern Maine.* Fire is a natural necessity for
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March
20,
2019
| 22:00 PM America/Chicago
Wildfires across the United States have taken more than 100 lives and cost more than $25 billion in property losses in the last two years. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm are helping communities
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