With even state and national governments finding their budgets taxed by flood costs, individual property owners canâ ™t afford to go without flood insurance. Even damage from a burst water main is likely to be considered ineligible for payments from a property policy. The government has increased efforts to warn property owners of flood risk in light of recent disasters. LSU AgCenter . Flood Insurance and Credit for Disaster Victims:: Explanation of flood insurance for disaster victims. Includes tips and help on Disaster Recovery: What You Need To Know About Your Rights As A Tenant http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/personal_financial_recovery/financial/Flood+Insurance+and+Credit+for+Disaster+Victims.htmHOME |
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Thousands of communities face hidden flood dangers. Insulated from the coast, not known for heavy rain, residents in some areas are likely to underestimate the risk of flooding. The government and insurance companies have taken steps to inform New Jersey residents of the importance of flood insurance.
A cornerstone of governmental information campaigns on flooding has been the fact that it can strike almost anywhere. Factors such as flat ground and poor water absorption can increase the risk. Ground that is frozen hard or baked dry on top is likely to whisk water your way. Rapidly developing communities are sometimes given a shock when the first rainfall reveals deficiencies in their drainage systems.
The trials of communities facing floods in both England and North America have been front-page news. The message coming from many government agencies is that when it comes to flooding, property owners can pay now or pay later. Paying now is usually the more attractive optionâ ”although the dented bottom lines of many insurers may make some say otherwise.
Court battles over insurance claims resulting from disasters such as Katrina have left hard feelings on the side of both victims and insurers. Recent rulings have pointed more strongly to the need for home and business owners to purchase flood insurance alongside their property insurance policies.
The federal government has established a clearinghouse for flood risk assessments and flood insurers. The site contains tools that can rate your flood risk based on your address, as well as help you estimate what your premium will cost.
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