Preventing Flood Damage

3/24/2020 (Permalink)

According to the National Flood Insurance Program, flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States causing $2.7 billion in losses between 2001 and 2010.

The National Flood Insurance Program aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. It does so by providing affordable insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. These efforts help mitigate the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. Overall, the program reduces the socio-economic impact of disasters by promoting the purchase and retention of general risk insurance, but also of flood insurance, specifically.

Flooding is not covered by most homeowner’s insurance policies so it may be necessary to buy a separate flood policy for your home. Here are a couple of tips to keep water from entering your home during a heavy rain event:

• Fix foundation leaks that may allow water to enter your home.
• Make sure your roof is secure and protected.
• Clear gutters and drains

If water ever floods your home, getting someone on-site as soon as possible is key to keeping the amount of damage to a minimum. SERVPRO of South Frisco/The Colony is ready to respond at any time and also provides a free assessment and estimate.