National Flood Insurance Program has been extended
The U.S. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which was due to expire in two months, has been extended for six months under a bill approved by the House of Representatives. This will extend the...
View ArticleDoes homeowners insurance cover a flooded basement?
Here’s a question thousands of homeowners and renters will be asking now that the recent heavy rains are abating: Will insurance cover the water damage in my basement? Unfortunately for most the answer...
View ArticleFlood recovery resources and insurance issues in the aftermath of New England...
New England is still recovering from the record Northeast flooding. If you missed it, you can view the scope of the damage in this gallery of dramatic Northeast flood photos. Now, it’s time to move...
View ArticleConsumer alert: don’t buy a flood-damaged car
In the recent “200 year event” flooding in Rhode Island, hundreds if not thousands of cars were submerged in flood waters. Can those cars be salvaged? Probably not, according to experts. The National...
View ArticleSpring floods: a nasty forecast. Is your home or business prepared?
The Insurance Information Institute reports that there is a strong potential for a nasty flood season. While the areas at highest risk are in the Upper Midwest, The national Weather Service says that...
View ArticleCar shoppers: Watch out for flood-damaged cars
News reports from various states are warning car-buying consumers to be alert for vehicles that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. In states directly affected by the flood, authorities are issuing...
View ArticleNew England expects torrential rain from ‘Andrea’
Tropical Storm Andrea is expected to drench the East Coast this afternoon through Saturday – some areas should anticipate torrential rain and pockets of flash flooding. Follow an hour-by-hour forecast...
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News reports from various states are warning car-buying consumers to be alert for vehicles that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. In states directly affected by the flood, authorities are issuing...
View ArticleSpring floods: a nasty forecast. Is your home or business prepared?
The Insurance Information Institute reports that there is a strong potential for a nasty flood season. While the areas at highest risk are in the Upper Midwest, The national Weather Service says that...
View ArticleCar shoppers: Watch out for flood-damaged cars
News reports from various states are warning car-buying consumers to be alert for vehicles that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. In states directly affected by the flood, authorities are issuing...
View ArticleEarthquakes, floods & other catastrophes: Could they happen here?
It’s sad and shocking to see the devastation in Italy from the recent earthquakes in Italy and the widespread flooding in Louisiana. Natural catastrophes are always difficult, particularly when there...
View ArticleSpring floods: a nasty forecast. Is your home or business prepared?
The Insurance Information Institute reports that there is a strong potential for a nasty flood season. While the areas at highest risk are in the Upper Midwest, The national Weather Service says that...
View ArticleCar shoppers: Watch out for flood-damaged cars
News reports from various states are warning car-buying consumers to be alert for vehicles that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. In states directly affected by the flood, authorities are issuing...
View ArticleNew England expects torrential rain from ‘Andrea’
Tropical Storm Andrea is expected to drench the East Coast this afternoon through Saturday – some areas should anticipate torrential rain and pockets of flash flooding. Follow an hour-by-hour forecast...
View ArticleEarthquakes, floods & other catastrophes: Could they happen here?
It’s sad and shocking to see the devastation in Italy from the recent earthquakes in Italy and the widespread flooding in Louisiana. Natural catastrophes are always difficult, particularly when there...
View ArticleUsed car buyers beware: Don’t get hosed by flood-damaged cars
Used car buyer beware! That shiny used car with low mileage might look like a good deal, but take care that you aren’t buying a flood damaged car. It’s estimated that some half million vehicles were...
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