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Get an Insurance Checkup (Hurricane Preparedness)

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Hurricane Preparedness: Get An Insurance Checkup. Check in with your insurance agency before hurricane season. Remember that flood insurance must be obtained separately. Prepared your home and vehicles according to your policy. Know where your insurance documents are located and take them with you if evacuation. Visit floodsmart.gov for more.  

 

Call your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home. Don’t forget coverage for your car or boat. Remember, standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, you’ll need a separate policy for it, and it’s available through your company, agent or the National Flood Insurance Program at floodsmart.gov. Act now as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.