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Flood Insurance

Not having the proper protections in place can put the physical and financial safety of your business at risk.

Is Your Business At Risk for FLooding?

​In the past six years, all 50 states have experienced some type of flooding event. Does your business have the necessary protection?
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Use these tips to mitigate the amount of damage done to your basement by flooding.

Avoid Basement Flooding DUring Spring Thaw

As weather patterns begin to fluctuate, homeowners must be wary of one of the greatest risks involved in the season: flooding from the thaw of winter snow and ice. ​
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Lessons Learned from the Worst Wintertime Floods

Lessons Learned from the Worst Wintertime Floods

​There are several lessons to be learned from some of the worst winter floods in history.
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How to Practice Electrical Safety During Flooding

How to Practice Electrical Safety during Flooding

​As water is a natural conductor, the risk of an electrical shock is heightened any time water and electricity are in close proximity. 
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The Impact of Flooding

The IMpact of FLooding

Flooding can be a devastating natural disaster and, unfortunately, one that is only too common.
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5 Notable Floods in U.S. History

5 Notable Floods in u.S. History

​Floods of various sizes and severity have occurred throughout history, uprooting families and destroying lives. 
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Are Extreme Floods the New Normal?

Are Extreme Floods the New Normal?

When expected rain turns into unexpected flooding it is hard to prepare. Is this weather trend something to continuously look out for?
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Update: 2017 Hurricane Forecast

Update: 2017 Hurricane Forecast

​As of August 9, 2017 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced an update to their predicted expectations of the 2017 hurricane season. 
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Flood Insurance: A Look at 2017 Cost Increases

Flood Insurance: A Look at 2017 Cost Increases

Flood insurance policyholders may have noticed premium changes beginning in April 2017. Let's take a look at flood insurance costs and what policies may be most affected.
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Protecting Your Future with Flood Insurance

Protecting Your Future with Flood Insurance

​As a homeowner, keeping your property safe is a top priority. And that includes taking preventive action against the risk of flooding. 
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What's the Hurricane Forecast for 2017?

What's the Hurricane Forecast for 2017?

​To keep an eye on the hurricane forecasts to best prepare, here’s what to watch for in 2017.
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Flooding: Risks to Your Business & Coverage Strategies

Flooding Risks to Your Business 

The impact of a flood doesn't have to mean the end for your business ─ but you've got to fully understand what's at stake and be well-prepared in advance.​
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Is Your Home Ready For Spring Thaw

Infographic: Is your Home Ready For Spring THaw?

With the arrival of spring, it is important to be aware of the risks spring thaw can bring.​
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The Dangers of Snowmelt and Flooding

The Dangers Of Snowmelt And Flooding

​Throughout this winter season and into spring, snowmelt will present significant flood danger to countless homes and businesses across the country. 
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Keep Children Safe in the Event of  a Flood

Keep Children Safe In the Event Of A Flood

Children - especially when very young - tend to be the most at risk of succumbing to the inherent dangers of floods. 
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Have you considered how you would prepare if your home lies in a storm's path?

ARE YOUR FAMILY AND HOME PREPARED FOR A DISASTER?

​From reviewing action plans for common threats - including floods and fires - to properly stocking your home with supplies, there is plenty to do to maximize your protection against loss and danger. ​​​
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Have you considered how you would prepare if your home lies in a storm's path?

HOW TO RECOVER FROM A FLOOD

From cleanup to rebuild, let's take a look at some of the ways you can recover following a flood that damages your home.
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Have you considered how you would prepare if your home lies in a storm's path?

How to prepare when a hurricane roars ashore

Have you considered how you would prepare if your home lies in a storm's path? Here are a few steps to follow that can help you, your loved ones and your home brace for impact.
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Here are some things to keep in mind before, during, and after a storm to help keep you safe and minimize your losses.

What To Do Before, During And After A HUrricane

Here are some things to keep in mind before, during, and after a storm to help keep you safe and minimize your losses.
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There are plenty of ways you can take proactive measures that will help you prepare your business for a hurricane. ​

10 WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR A HURRICANE

There are plenty of ways you can take proactive measures that will help you prepare your business for a hurricane. ​
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There is plenty you can do to protect yourself, your home or your business before, during and after a flood.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A FLOOD

Flooding is much more than just an inconvenience. It threatens the very livelihood of families' homes, belongings as well as those of business operations.  In fact, among companies, approximately 25% of them that suspend operations due to flood-related damage never re-open their doors, according to estimates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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 Unfortunately, many misperceptions abound when it comes to flood insurance that can leave a homeowner at risk of substantial loss.

​5 Flood Insurance Myths

​Unfortunately, many misperceptions abound when it comes to flood insurance that can leave a homeowner at risk of substantial loss. 
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Flash flooding is among the most dangerous roadway hazards a driver can face. However, with the right knowledge, you can keep your car, your family and yourself safe.

Flash Flooding: Safe Driving Tips

Flash flooding is among the most dangerous roadway hazards a driver can face. However, with the right knowledge, you can keep your car, your family and yourself safe. 
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To get a full appreciation of hurricanes' destruction, you have to go back to what they are and how they develop.

HOW DO HURRICANES DEVELOP?

To get a full appreciation of hurricanes' destruction, you have to go back to what they are and how they develop. Hurricanes start out as tropical storms that take shape over the ocean warmed by the sun. Winds and condensation gather and form a circular pattern of clouds, the kind that you'll see on meteorologists maps from storm track technology.
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Even those who live well inland need to be mindful that they too can be affected by Mother Nature's wrath, especially when it comes to flooding.

LIVE INLAND? YOU'RE STILL AT RISK FOR FLOODING

The topography of the Earth is such that you don't necessarily have to live near a body of water to be in a high-risk flood zone. In these areas, there's a 1 in 4 chance that residents will be affected by flooding over a period of 30 years, according to FEMA statistics. And in the last five years, all 50 states have seen some degree of flooding.
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While nothing can completely prevent floods from occurring, there are steps you can take to mitigate its damaging effects.

4 WAYS TO REDUCE FLOOD DAMAGE

While nothing can completely prevent floods from occurring, there are steps you can take to mitigate its damaging effects. Here are a few strategies to implement should 2016 produce one in your area.
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