FLOOD INSURANCE . . . FROM THE EXPERTS


 FLOOD INSURANCE

Flood Maps, Elevation Certs, 100 Year Flood Zone, NFIP, SFIPs... What does it all mean? 

Once you have selected your new home one question your Agent should be able to help you determine if your New home prospects are in a Flood Zone.  FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is the Agency that deals with Flooding. 

Hopefully, your property will not be in a flood zone! But it is still important as a homeowner to know about Flooding and the potential hazards.  See the informational brochures provided by FEMA to help you understand what the Flood zones are, and how to be better prepare yourself.  The informational brochures and the official FEMA website link below will help answer all your questions related to Flood Zones.

You may go directly to the FEMA website for additional resources
 https://www.fema.gov/homeowners-frequently-asked-questions





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