[OPLINLIST] FW: FEMA Urges Midwest Residents to Prepare Now for Spring Flooding (attachment removed)

[Frank Atkinson]

Perhaps a good link to keep as spring comes to Ohio, the Ohio Capitol
Connection weather page has links to resources such as real time stream
flows, weather watches and more.. 

 

Frank Atkinson                                         franka at ohcapcon.com

Rotunda Inc/Ohio Capitol Connection
http://www.rotundacollection.com <http://www.rotundacollection.com/> 

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From: Info at FEMAFloodSmart.com [mailto:Info at FEMAFloodSmart.com] 
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:08 PM
To: Info at FEMAFloodSmart.com
Subject: FEMA Urges Midwest Residents to Prepare Now for Spring Flooding

 

Good afternoon,

Snowmelt, ice thaw and heavy rains increase the flood risks in the North
Central and Midwest regions of the United States throughout the spring
season. Ohio residents need to understand this risk and take the necessary
steps to prepare their homes and businesses. Flood insurance backed by the
National Flood Insurance Program offers the best financial  protection
against rising water. 

Just two inches of floodwater inside your home can damage drywall, flooring,
furniture and electrical systems, adding up to $7,800 or more in damage.
Without a flood insurance policy, your financial security is at risk.
Typically,  homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage. If you aren't
flood insured, repair costs will likely come from your own pocket, your
savings, your future.

It's not too late to ensure a home's financial security with a flood
insurance policy. The time to purchase a flood insurance policy is now;
there is typically a 30-day waiting period before a policy takes effect.

Below (and attached) you will find a Midwest Flood Fact Sheet, with local
flood risks  and  historical flooding and tips to help residents prepare for
a flood (the tips are also pasted below). 

FloodSmart.gov also provides useful tools and resources to learn about the
risks of flooding and the benefits of flood insurance. 

Sincerely, 

The FloodSmart Team

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PREPARE

Residents in areas susceptible to spring flooding need to prepare in advance
for flood conditions. If you live in a high-risk area, flooding is an
imminent threat, and you should be protected with flood insurance. Even if
you live in a low- to moderate-risk area, your flood risk is only reduced,
not removed. A lower cost Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) is available, starting
as low as $112 a year. 

Before the threat of flooding becomes imminent, residents should:

*	Purchase a flood insurance policy if they do not already have one.
It generally takes 30 days for a policy to take effect. 
*	Review their current insurance policy and become familiar with what
is and is not covered. 
*	Make a flood plan. Plan evacuation routes. Keep important papers in
a safe, waterproof place. 
*	Itemize and take pictures of possessions. 

Consumers can visit FloodSmart.gov or call 1-800-427-2419 to learn how to
prepare for floods, how to purchase a flood insurance policy and what the
benefits are of protecting their home and property against flooding. 

 

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