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Schumer, Gillibrand: Speed up Sandy flood claim probe … Homeland Security’s inspector general to speed up its investigation into the National Flood Insurance Program after allegations of mismanagement, …
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Category: Flood Insurance
Thousands of Staten Islanders to save on future flood insurance costs
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Thousands of Staten Islanders to save on future flood insurance costs
Homeowners in those areas must buy flood insurance to get a federally-backed mortgage. Those wishing to develop or build in the zones have to …
The New FEMA maps will provide proper building heights for new homes and those in flood prone zones that have to be raised.
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Myrtle Beach flooding: ‘heart-breaking’
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Socastee flooding: ‘Not just heart-breaking, it’s shocking’ West has been in the neighborhood for five years, and doesn’t have flood insurance. “They said you didn’t need flood insurance,” he said.
“Last year they claimed it was a 1,000-year flood. I guess this is the 1,001-year flood. Gordon West” Read more here: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article108565947.html#storylink=cpy
“They said you didn’t need flood insurance. But if I leave here, even if I move on a mountain I’m gonna have flood insurance. Gordon West” Read more here: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article108565947.html#storylink=cpy
Wow a call to flood insurance.
If you think you didn’t need the coverage, guess again. If the words here are not strong enough, see the pictures which are heartbreaking.
“I wanted to start my own life so when this house became available in my mom’s eyes, she offered it, and I went through all the headache and the process of getting a loan, and doing all the paper work and procedures,” he said. “We spent seven months alone just dealing with that. We moved in May, and here we are in October. And this is what’s left.” Read more here: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article108565947.html#storylink=cpy
The options for Gordon West are an SBA Loan, FEMA Disaster Assistance, and possible a state program. If none of these can be obtained, local charities through the Red Cross and religious charities may help fill the gap.
Our heart goes out to Gordon West, he story is all too familiar.
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Few have flood insurance for Matthew, and now it’s too late to buy
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Few have flood insurance for Matthew, and now it’s too late to buy Flood insurance is only one issue. Floridians have been encouraged by insurers and the state to “harden their homes” against wind damage by …
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Only flood insurance covers losses from floods
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Only flood insurance covers losses from floods
The total economic cost could exceed $9 billion, but many homeowners didn’t have flood insurance, according to Robert W. Klein, who teaches risk …
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San Diegans No Flood Insurance
Learn Why you should Carry Flood Insurance…Many San Diegans Hit By Flooding May Not Have InsuranceThe deluge of rain across the county flooded streets, parking structures and homes. But many San Diego residents facing water damage may not be …
This article highlights the reason why you should consider getting flood insurance. It’s no longer about living close to the water. You can get hit anywhere. In areas not close to waterways the cost can be a less than $500.00 per year. |
California Winter Could be Costly and Dangerous, buy flood insurance
El Niño’s Promise of a Wet California Winter Could be Costly and Dangerous, buy flood insurance
One way to do so is by purchasing flood insurance. Flooding remains the most common and costly disaster we see in America, even in non-El Niño …
El Nino Floods
El Nino threat is being taken very seriously
A strong El Nino can cause massive flooding, evacuations and power … The maps help identify flood risks and are used for flood insurance, land use .
This year expected to be strong El Nino year. Flood Insurance will again be called upon to pay claims and homeowner will hope they are covered without the National Flood Program citing the usual exclusions…
No longer have to purchase Flood Insurance
Elmwood Park flood fixes are done, officials say
The village responded by approving $20 million to pay for the Flood … and residents will no longer have to purchase flood insurance for their homes.
There are options to flood insurance. This is a great example.
flood rating, higher premiums
City looks for answers on flood rating, higher premiums
“This has cost our citizens a 10 percent rate hike in their flood insurance, which is substantial.” Unfortunately for council, the answers they got weren’t .
Huge rate hike
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