flood insurance
2011 Hurricane Season is Coming
It may seem as though winter hasn’t fully left us, and yet, we’re a mere six weeks away from the beginning of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season. So, what are the weather gurus predicting for this year? According to forecasters at Colorado State University, we’ll see an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. They’re predicting nine hurricanes, […]
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: Flood Insurance
Spring is almost here! The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and oh, yes, the rivers are rising. If you live in a flood zone, and you don’t have flood insurance, you should consider purchasing it. After all, it takes 30 days before flood insurance goes into effect, as this week’s video shows. Enjoy:
Read moreFargo Resident Told To Brace for Flooding
Officials in Fargo, ND informed residents earlier this week that it’s time to begin preparing for another major flooding along the Red River. It is anticipated that this will be third such spring flood in a row. On Monday, during the first public planning session for possible flooding, Mayor Dennis Walaker said, “I don’t think […]
Read moreOahu Residents: Buy Flood Insurance!
Property owners in Oahu, Hawaii, are being urged by emergency management officials to purchase flood insurance at current rates, before new flood maps and higher prices go into effect later this month. FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) says update rate maps for the National Flood Insurance Program are due to be implemented on January […]
Read moreCalifornia Storms Cause $10 Million in Damage, More to Come
Californians who pay extra for flood insurance must be thanking their lucky stars this month, because even though temperatures have warmed up a bit, easing the rain and snow that have been drenching (and blanketing) the Golden State for a week, the National Weather Service was predicting yesterday that there was more to come. Last […]
Read more2010 Hurricane Season, Not Much Landfall, But Still Active
Reuters is reporting today that even though there have been a lot of hurricanes in the Atlantic this season, the lack of any major landfalls will make most people consider it a quiet year. Before the season began on June 1st, many hurricane forecasters had predicted a high likelihood that a major hurricane would make […]
Read moreOne-year Extension to Flood Insurance Program
It’s hard to believe it’s been over a month since we reported that the National Flood Insurance Program was on hold, but today’s report on the program is even better than yet another 30- or 60-day extension. Instead, we’re delighted to report that last night, in a unanimous vote, the United State Senate passed a […]
Read moreSimple Home Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Water Damage, Travelers Says
Last week, the Insurance Journal reported on some interesting survey results from Travelers insurance. It seems that even though most homeowners are more afraid of fire damage, most homes – even if they’re not in a coastal or riverfront location – are ten times more likely to be damaged by water. While no one is […]
Read moreHurricane Igor Gaining Strength
Weather reports show that even though its strength is likely to fluctuate over the next few days as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean, it’s still maintaining strong category 4 winds. As of 11:00 EDT this morning, the hurricane was located in the mid-Atlantic, traveling west at around ten miles an hour, and sustaining winds of […]
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