WATER DAMAGE | Amaden Gay Agencies

IMPORTANT INSURANCE TIPS

With the 2021 Hurricane Season well under way, we would like to give you an update on the importance of having flood insurance.

Even if you’re not in a hazardous flood zone, or close to a body of water, your home can still be vulnerable to significant flood damage. “Surface runoff water,” or pooling caused by heavy rain, is also considered a flood. Almost every house has some level of flood risk, and most homeowner policies exclude the peril of flood.

Flood insurance provides coverage for damage from water entering your home from the outside.

Here is more information and steps you can take to help protect your home from flood damage:

1. Be aware of what flood zone your home is in. If you’re unsure visit our website at www.amagengay.com for a free Flood Zone Analysis.

2. Clean your gutters and drains regularly, direct all down spouts away from the foundation of your home.

3. Consider purchasing a flood policy to protect your home from flood damage, particularly if you have a finished basement.

4. Unless you are in a hazardous flood zone and are closing on a bank mortgage, FEMA requires a 30-day waiting period to obtain flood coverage… so you cannot buy flood insurance as a storm is approaching.

5. In addition to FEMA’s flood policies, other options are available through private insurance carriers that can offer better protection for your home.

6. Consult with FloodFactor.com to gauge the likelihood of your home suffering flood damage.