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PCI Urges Property Owners, Renters To Buy Flood Insurance Now
With hurricane season starting June 1st, insurers are helping residents in hurricane-prone states make preparations for the threat of devastating storms. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) recommends that homeowners, businesses and public policymakers take the necessary steps to ensure that everyone is prepared for the potentially devastating effects of a major storm. And a key step to take is making sure to have flood insurance.
The fact that recovery efforts are still ongoing from Hurricane Sandy last fall demonstrates that it is vital for residents in threatened areas to purchase flood insurance, which is not included in standard homeowners’ policies. While a recent survey by Bankrate.com found that 81 percent of Americans surveyed knew that standard homeowners insurance did not cover flooding, but the Insurance Information Institute found in a 2012 poll that only 13 percent of Americans questioned had a flood policy. Instructions on how to get flood insurance and other important information can be found at the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) website.
Learn More
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PCI Resources
Hurricane Preparedness Infographic
Six Month Hurricane Sandy Recovery Infographic
PCI 2012 Hurricane Season Overview
Insurance Tips for Hurricanes and Tropical
Storms
PCI Video: Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season
Contractor Fraud Tips
Toll-Free Numbers for Storm-Related Emergency Claims
PCI Public Policy Solutions for Catastrophe Insurance
Other Resources
National Hurricane Center (
Check the current weather patterns here.)
National Flood Insurance Program
Weather Ready Nation: Hurricanes
Red Cross – Preparing for Hurricanes
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Gulf State Insurance Information Center
Storm Safety
Steps Before and After a Storm
The 7 Ways to Safety
A Do It Yourself (DIY) Wind Inspection
Three Ways in Three Days
A Guide to Insurance Coverage
Blowing Away the Myths