Friday, March 24, 2017Basic Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Floods: Evaluate your need for flood insurance now. According to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), all 50 states have experienced floods or flash floods in the past five years. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 26, 2016This is from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality: 1. Segregate all wastes generated into 5 categories: Vegetative yard waste (tree limbs, leaves, etc.) Household chemicals, paint, herbicides, pesticides, caustic and flammable liquids (keep these items separated and in their original containers) READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 18, 2016A lot of people need to hire someone to repair their flood-damaged homes, and there are a lot of reputable businesses and contractors out there. But not everyone who shows up with a hammer in his hand is up to the job, or is even legitimate. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 5, 2016Protecting yourself and your family Do not enter your home if flood waters are over the first floor. Flood waters may bring poisonous snakes into your home. When walking through your home wear thick shoes and be alert. Do not consume food that has come in contact with flood waters. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 29, 2016In general, flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A few private insurers offer excess flood insurance. According to FEMA, floods, including inland flooding, flash floods and seasonal storms, occur in every region of the United States and 90 percent of all natural disasters in the U. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 22, 2016Standard homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood coverage, however, is available in the form of a separate policy both from the National Flood Insurance Program - NFIP (888-379-9531) and from a few private insurers. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 25, 2016In general, flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A few private insurers offer excess flood insurance. According to FEMA, floods, including inland flooding, flash floods and seasonal storms, occur in every region of the United States and 90 percent of all natural disasters in the U. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 13, 2015"Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage," according to the National Flood Insurance Program. This fact sums up why mortgage lenders sometimes require borrowers to get flood insurance. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 8, 2014Many Americans don't need to wonder if they need flood insurance — it's required as a condition of their home loan. But unlike car insurance, flood insurance isn't required simply because you own property. In these cases, flood insurance raises the same question as other insurance policies do: When does the premium outweigh the actual risk? READ MORE >>
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