Flood insurance is a type of home or business insurance addressing flooding, which is not covered by standard home or commercial insurance policies. It can be written to cover buildings and contents and designed for owners or renters. You don’t have to own waterfront property to be at risk for flood damage. Flooding can happen […]
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Are You Covered for Water/Sewer Backup?
Heavy rain and wind can reveal underlying issues around your home that go undetected otherwise. Though this isn’t always the case. As first-time homeowners, my husband and I spent our first Christmas morning dealing with greywater that had backed up into the washing machine in our basement. Fortunately, we were able to get emergency service […]
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Summer thunderstorms can bring soothing sounds and usher in cooler temps, making for great sleeping weather. They can also be far more severe bringing in torrential rain, powerful wind, and sometimes even hail, causing damage to our homes and surrounding property. While weather alerts can help us quickly prepare for an impending storm, preventative measures […]
Read MoreKnow Your Flood Risk and How to Protect Yourself
Flooding is an increasing hazard for homeowners. And the bad news is that it doesn’t just strike the highest flood-risk areas. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), even people living in low and moderate flood-risk areas are five times more likely to experience a flood than a fire at home. And, whether you […]
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