



Facts about Flood Insurance
- A Homeowner's policy seldom covers flood damage.
- Government aid is available only if the President makes an official disaster declaration.
- The average grant is less than $2,500.
- You are 9 times more likely to experience flooding than fire in your home.
- Almost 25% of all Flood claims come from low to moderate risk areas.
- 90% of all Presidentially-declared natural disasters include flooding.
- There is a 30 day waiting period on a new flood policy unless required by your mortgage company.
- If you receive a federal grant from a flooding loss you must purchase a flood policy to qualify for future aid.
- Only if your home has been totally destroyed would you qualify for temporary housing.
- If you live in a high risk area you have a 25% chance of flooding during the life of a 30 year mortgage.


