As photos of people cruising around flood-ridden streets in kayaks circle the world, one has to think about how these images came to be. Turns out, it takes experience – and preparation – to cruise around flooded cities in a personal vessel after a natural disaster of that magnitude. There are hurricane preparation lists out […]
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Proposed Legislation Might Affect Flood Insurance
How many of you pay attention to proposed legislation as it occurs in Washington? I know. It’s hard to stay updated, in addition to everything else we have going on: kids, work, running errands, and the occasional social outing to remind you that you’re a human being and that having friends is a good thing. […]
FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program is in Deep Water
How much money do you spend on flood insurance each year? If a natural disaster were to hit your hometown tomorrow, do you know what would be covered? Or are you making monthly payments only because your mortgage lender required you to carry coverage before approving your loan? It’s imperative to know whether you’re at […]
What Does Your Flood Insurance Cover?
Whether it was Hurricane Andrew in South Florida, Katrina in Louisiana, or Irene in New York, the damage caused by floods can be devastating. When you’ve lost it all, it’s overwhelming to try to figure out where to start in your efforts to rebuild your life. This is why it’s imperative to take care of […]
How to Maximize Flood Insurance During Hurricane Season
Remember how scary hurricane Matthew looked on the news? The storm seemed bigger than our state. Thankfully, we were able to dodge that bullet; but since we do have a yearly hurricane season, we should always be well prepared. National Flood Experts assists homeowners in appealing FEMA’s high-risk flood zone designation. Doing so saves you […]