Flooding – What You Need to do to be Prepared
As the year goes by, we can predict birthday parties, weddings, cookouts and other festivities but one thing we can’t predict is the weather. Severe weather conditions can occur at any time however floods have become a major concern in Texas.
Flash flooding can result from heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time, and is the number one natural disaster threat to areas like Central Texas. Along with New Jersey and Louisiana, Texas annually has the highest percentage of damage caused by rainfall annually. Though this is a major concern, only 3 out of 8 million structures built on special hazard floodzones actually have flood insurance! So what can you do to be prepared in the event that you are affected by this unpredictable occurrence:
- Talk to your insurance provider about available coverage in your area.
- Trusted Insurance Partners LLC offers comprehensive and customizable policies to ensure you have exactly what you need to protect your home or business in the event of a flood.
- Build an Emergency Preparedness Kit and communication plan.
- Making sure everyone is on the same page as to where to go and what to do during a flood is important. Creating a plan and discussing it with your loved ones or members of your team ensure everyone is on the same page as well creating an emergency preparedness kit including flashlights, extra batteries, first aid kit, food, medication and battery powered radio.
- Consult with your local fire department or social services office on additional steps you can follow to fortify your home or business.
- They would have specific guidelines on electrical, heating and plumbing concerns you should be aware of.
At Trusted Insurance Partners LLC, your safety and peace of mind is very important to us. We want to make sure you have the right coverage before disasters happen so it’s one less concern afterwards. Contact us today to discuss your coverage options and protect you against unexpected expenses, even floods.