Nationwide Insurance Providing Humanitarian Relief to Alabama Tornado Victims

TUSCALOOSA, AL--May 1, 2011: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. is distributing humanitarian aid items to the victims of recent tornados at locations in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Huntsville and Cullman, Alabama. The temporary aid stations are located at the offices of four Nationwide agents near some of the worst devastation. Locations include:

• Tuscaloosa: Office of Nationwide Agent, Roger Downs - 40815th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Cullman: Office of Nationwide Agent, Martha Burchell - 200 2nd Av SE, Cullman, AL 35055-3514
• Huntsville: Office of Nationwide Agent, Scott Howell - 700 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL 35802-4360
• Birmingham: Nationwide is seeking to set up temporary aid locations in Birmingham. These locations are not finalized and may change each day.

Nationwide representatives are distributing water and other emergency supplies including diapers, snacks and first aid items to families without power, displaced from their homes or otherwise affected by the storms. The aid stations are open to anyone in need. The company will distribute aid at these locations over the next several days, or as long as there is significant community need.

Nationwide's claim representatives and agents are assisting customers throughout the state. Procedures are in place providing quick response to customers needs. Nationwide policyholders with storm damage should call the Nationwide claims hotline at 1-800-421-3535 or contact their local agent.

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Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by A.M. Best. The company provides a full range of personalized insurance and financial services, including auto insurance, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life insurance, farm, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services.

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