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Stormy Weather

When bad weather looms, your home should be the place where you feel safe and secure. However, stormy weather can pose significant risks to your home if you’re not properly prepared. 

Experiencing damage from a storm can be overwhelming, and it's completely understandable if you're unsure about the next steps to take. From high winds to heavy rains here are some simple tips you can take to protect your home and car from stormy weather.

Discover tips for your home on each type of weather event below

Strong winds

Prevention is always better than cure, so taking these steps may help protect your home.

Before a storm

  • Put away garden furniture and loose items
  • Secure gates and shed doors
  • Check your roof for loose tiles
  • Bring pets indoors
  • Park cars close to buildings and avoid to park near or under trees
  • Draw blinds on windows to protect against the possibility of shattered glass
  • Prepare possible loss of power by making sure you have torches & spare batteries in your home
  • In a blackout your mobile phone can provide a light source

After a storm

  • Always make sure you and everyone around you is safe.
  • Check for hazards such as fallen power lines or unstable structures near or around your home. 
  • Document the damage that will be relevant for your claim. Take clear photos and videos of all affected areas as soon as it is safe.
  • If you are capable of making temporary repairs, you should do what you can to prevent further damage only if it safe to do so.
  • If you have an emergency, contact the Home Emergency Assistance. This service is available 24/7 365 days a year. 
  • Lastly, you must contact us as soon as possible to notify us of your claim. If you have a home insurance policy with Allianz, the best way to report a loss is to log a claim through MyAllianz (Allianz Direct Customers only) or you can also call us on 01 613 3990 and one of our experienced claims advisors will be on hand from 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Tips for holiday homeowners

holiday home

During the winter months, many holiday homes across Ireland will be left unoccupied. If the correct precautions are taken you could ensure that your holiday home is protected while you are away. Here are some useful tips for protecting your holiday home:

  • Lock up, this might sound simple, but it is important to make sure all windows, doors, sheds, etc. are secured and locked
  • Unplug electronics and check batteries
  • Turn off the water
  • Leave a key to your neighbour

Find more information here.

Thunder & lightning

  • Unplug electrical goods except for lights 
  • Electrical storms can be frightening, especially to children and pets. Keeping calm will reassure them and allow you to better deal with the situation
  • Draw the blinds on windows 
  • Prepare for possible loss of power by making sure you have torches and spare batteries in your home. We discourage the use of candles as left unattended can create more damage such as a fire
  • In a blackout your mobile phone can provide a light source 
  • Stay away from windows and doors

Hail

While damaging hail isn’t common in Ireland, with the increasing severity of our weather events, we have put some tips together that can help protect your car and home during a hailstorm.

  • Make sure all your windows are closed
  • If possible, park your car in a garage or somewhere covered
  • Check your roof condition and look for any damaged or loose tiles

  • Seek shelter, and where possible stay inside - your health's more important than your belongings!

  • Check your home & car for any damage and take clear photos and videos of any damage
  • If you have an emergency, contact our Home Emergency Assistance sercice, this service is available 24/7 365 days a year 
  • Remove blockages from drains and gutters to avoid flooding if it safe to do so

If you have an emergency

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24/7 Emergency Home Assistance

If you have an emergency, Allianz are here 24/7 365 days a year to help and prevent any further damage to your home. Allianz are offering this market leading service to all Allianz direct home insurance customers as a standard benefit on their policy.  

emergency home assistance

Breakdown Assistance

For customers who have selected breakdown assistance, this service provides you with driveway and on-site roadside support in the event of a emergency. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information visit our Breakdown Assistance page.

Need to make a claim?

You can log a claim through MyAllianz (Allianz Direct Customers only) or you can also call us on 01 613 3990 and one of our experienced claims advisors will be on hand from 9am-5pm Mon-Fri