Flooding can happen any time and anywhere.
I've had first-hand experience with major rains and subsequent flooding that received national attention and required local, state and federal response, including FEMA... but I'll save that story, my observations and what I learned for another article.
Knowing your risk profile -- whether you live in a low-to moderate-risk or high-risk flood zone -- will help you understand your risk of financial loss so that you you can take appropriate action to protect yourself and your family and your property
Find out your relative risk level of flooding right now, online, at FEMA's floodsmart.gov web site. When you enter your property information in the form on the corresponding web page, this is what you can expect:
After a few moments of processing, a page will appear that displays:
- your relative risk level of flooding
- links to flood maps, community ratings, faqs
- flood insurance resources
Click here for FloodSmart web page.
NOTE: The site also provides valuable information about Flooding, Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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