Collection: Flood Insurance

This graphic compares the cost of flood insurance ($700/year average flood insurance policy) to the cost of flood damage ($43,000 average flood insurance claim), using the metaphor of a drop in the bucket. (Updated on 4/14/17)

This graphic compares the cost of flood insurance ($700/year average flood insurance policy) to the cost of flood damage ($43,000 average flood insurance claim), using the metaphor of a drop in the bucket. (Updated on 4/14/17)

Flooding can happen anywhere. Prepare Now for Floods.

Graphic features four things survivors can do to protect themselves and begin the recovery process when returning home after a flood. The text reads:

Coming home after a flood.

Your home may be contaminated with mold or sewage—wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during cleanup.

Make sure the electricity and gas are shut off to avoid fire or getting hurt. Have an electrician check the house before turning the power back on.

Photograph flood damage for insurance purposes.

Contact your insurance agent as soon as possible to talk through your options.

Tips: What to do after a storm.

Check your insurance to ensure you have enough coverage. Sized for Twitter.

Check your insurance to ensure you have enough coverage. Sized for Facebook.

Flood insurance is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of flood damage. Check your coverage today.

Flood insurance is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of flood damage. Check your coverage today.

Did You Know?

-Sewer back-up coverage is often an add-on to a homeowner's policy.

-Floods aren't covered by homeowners insurance.

-Flood insurance takes effect after 30 days.

-As long as your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, you can buy a flood policy.

Learn more at fema.gov

Keep a copy of important documents uploaded to the cloud. #BeInformed

Keep a copy of important documetns uploaded to the cloud. #BeInformed

Snap photos of important documents and save them online. #BeInformed

Snap photos of important documents and save them online. #BeInformed

Graphic image of a woman standing in front of a damaged home. Thought bubbles depict her thinking about saving money for an emergency, writing a check and later being covered by an umbrella during a storm standing next to the same house repaired. Life Saving Skills logo in the shape of a life-preserver. Ready logo with a checkmark.

Prepare financially. Check your insurance coverage to make sure you have enough coverage.

Prepare financially. Learn more about flood insurance by visiting www.floodsmart.gov.

Make an emergency plan. Take photos of important documents and store them in a secure place.

Make an emergency plan. Take photos of important documents and store them in a secure place. Square.

Assistant Administrator for Federal Insurance Paul Huang explains three things that NFIP policyholders need to know to file their claim.