Frequently Asked Questions
Find the most frequently asked questions below:
01Why should one plan ahead for a disaster?
If a disaster occurs, local government and relief organizations will try to help you. But it is important to be as personally prepared as possible since immediately after an emergency essential services may be cut off. Local disaster relief and government responders may not be able to reach you right away.
02Is storm surge covered by flood insurance?
Homeowners insurance does not cover property damage from floods, and private flood insurance can be expensive. In 1968, the federal government created the national flood insurance program (nfip) to provide homeowners in flood zones with affordable flood-insurance policies. These policies do protect against storm surge.