Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, affecting every region and state, and can occur anywhere. Just one inch of water in an average-sized home can cause more than $25,000 in damage. An important step toward being prepared includes having proper insurance coverage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) encourage home inspectors to talk with clients about protecting their homes from flood damage by purchasing a flood insurance policy Your role in the flood protection story begins with your ...
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