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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Flood Facts


Here are some flood facts from http://www.floodsmart.gov/:
  • Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.

  • Flash floods can bring walls of water 10-20 feet high.

  • A car can easily be carried away by just 2 feet of floodwater.

  • Your home has a 26% chance of being damaged by a flood during the course of a 30-year mortgage, compared to a 9% chance of fire damage.

  • Last year, one-third of all claims paid by the National Flood Insurance Program were for policies in low-risk communities.

  • Two inches of flood water can cost a homeowner $7,800 in damage.

  • To find your flood risk, fill out the Flood Risk Profile at the website above.

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