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News
Online resources help with flood insurance awareness
April 23, 2009
By Virginia Department of Emergency Services
RICHMOND, Va.—Hurricane season begins June 1, and now is the time for Virginians to consider protecting their property with flood insurance – it takes 30 days for a new flood insurance policy to take effect. The National Flood Insurance Program has created materials that can help citizens decide if obtaining flood insurance is the right move.
- Hurricane Flooding Fact Sheet: Storm surge, heavy rains and inland flooding can cause significant flooding in areas not commonly considered to be at risk for hurricane damage. This fact sheet provides the reality of risks for hurricane season flooding:
http://www.hostingimagesemail.com/fema/2009/may/hurricane_season_floodseason.pdf - 30-Day Wait Fact Sheet: These tips and messages help residents understand why they need to think ahead about flood preparations:
http://www.hostingimagesemail.com/fema/2009/may/30_days_fact_sheet.pdf - Video Testimonial: Sometimes the best way to learn is by example. Frank Billingsley of Houston, will share his hurricane story and talk about the close call that convinced him to get covered by flood insurance:
http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/365