Allstate is Prepared to Respond to Gustav

The Allstate Mobile Response Units, motorhomes designed to go into impacted areas quickly after storms happen, are deployed to assist Allstate policyholders start the claim process. These units are equipped with satellite phones, wireless data access, generators and even bottled water and teddy bears for kids. They are staffed with Catastrophe Team personnel dedicated to helping Allstate policyholders begin the claims process, to assist with their immediate needs from their loss and answer any questions following the catastrophe.

For additional disaster-related information, contact your local Allstate agent, visit our catastrophe information center at www.allstate.com/catastrophe or visit our YouTube(TM) site at www.youtube.com/allstate. The sites contain useful information and tips on what to do before, during and after a catastrophe.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through approximately 14,700 exclusive Allstate agencies and financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass(R) and Deerbrook(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers. Customers can also access information about Allstate Financial Group products and services at myallstatefinancial.com.

SOURCE: The Allstate Corporation

The Allstate Corporation Mike Siemienas, 847-402-5600