A storm system consisting of strong winds, rains and lightning swept through the Mid-Atlantic region from June 3 through June 5, 2008.  This storm impacted Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia and to a lesser degree Delaware and West Virginia.  The fast moving storm battered Maryland with 60 MPH winds severely impacting the counties of Prince Georges, Montgomery, Washington, Frederick, Howard, Anne Arundel, Calvert and Charles. In Virginia the storm pounded the counties of Loudoun, Prince William and primarily Fairfax; specifically Alexandria City and the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The West Virginia counties chiefly affected are Harrison, Berkeley and Jefferson and in Delaware the counties of Sussex. The strong winds have downed trees and tree limbs on to buildings and power lines. Consequently there is widespread scattered damages to roofs, decks, fences and vehicles, as well as power outages across the region.

Severe thunderstorms packing near-hurricane force winds whipped across Maryland beginning May 31 and continuing through June 2, 2008, downing trees, snapping tree limbs and causing widespread power outages. About 14,000 utility customers in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford and Calvert counties temporarily lost power as a cold front from the west moved across the state. In Virginia over 3,000 utility customers were left in the dark after the storm blew through that state; additionally massive trees were uprooted and downed on to homes and vehicles. The storm also affected residents in D.C., Virginia and West Virginia, but to a lesser degree.

• Call 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676).
• Contact an Allstate agent.
• Report your claim online at the Customer Care Center.
• Report damage to your commercial property at 1-800-359-1000 or get information on your reported commercial property loss at 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676).
• Visit the Frequently Asked Questions for catastrophe claim process information.

For information on how to prepare for a disaster that might affect your area, visit the "How Can I Prepare for a Disaster?" section. If you’re concerned about your coverage for disasters, now might be a good time to contact your Allstate agent about your insurance policies.