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<title>What Is the Difference Between a Flood Damage and a Water Damage?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:41:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heavy rains can be very beneficial to farmers and the general public for water consumption. People around the world beg for heavy rains, but especially here in the Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware area; heavy flooding can be a very big problem. What is the difference between flood damage and water damage when it effects your home and business. Let's talk about the differences.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Make A Water Damage Or Flood Clean Up Claim To Your Insurance Company?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:18:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have water damage and nervous about making a claim to your insurance company? Find out the facts and steps on how and what to say to the insurance company when making a flood or water damage claim.]]></description>
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<title>Top Tips for Flood Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:45:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood damage can be extensive and expensive. It is not always covered by home insurance policies so it is advisable for homes and businesses to take some simple but effective precautions to minimise the risk to their premises and keep costs to a minimum. Here are some Top Tips to help ensure minimal distress in case of flooding in your property.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Policy Covers Flood Damage Claims?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:21:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood damage is covered! Think again? ]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Repair Water Damage Quickly</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:41:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is an unfortunate reality that many people underestimate the potential damage water can cause with even limited exposure time. Chemistry teaches that water can be a base or an acid depending on environmental factors meaning that in high acid environments, water acts as a base and in low pH environments, water is slightly acidic. The mutable nature of water affords water the ability to carve through solid rock to create beautiful natural wonders but this same ability can also destroy drywall, plumbing materials, and other common building materials. This point, however, is often forgotten when people deal with water damage.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance: Do You Really Need It?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Standard home insurance policies generally do not cover water damage due to flooding. In the wake of all the earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and other natural disasters in the past several years, it is time to reconsider purchasing flood insurance to cover your home.]]></description>
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<title>Water Damage Restoration 101 - What About My Memories?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:58:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Water damage is uncompromising and can be devastating. The stress incurred by loss of the use of your property is bad enough but the loss of irreplaceable pictures and family heirlooms can be a tremendous strain. This article will outline some steps you can use to prevent loss to such items.]]></description>
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<title>Take Out Flood Insurance For Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:14:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the most part, people who own houses always have some kind of insurance that they tale out for their houses just in case calamity strikes. But for those people who live in areas that are prone to flooding or near the water have to take out additional flood insurance since well, their homes are indeed very prone to flooding and everyone knows how damaging those flood waters can be.]]></description>
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<title>Emergency Water Damage Cleanup - Here's What You Need to Know</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:27:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your home can be damaged by water seepage from a number of different causes. Some of the most common causes of water damage to homes are builder and contractor negligence. Leaky pipes and blocked drains can make water seep indoors and cause damage to the interiors. Sometimes, natural disasters like floods, storms or hurricanes can also cause a lot of water damage. If you want to arrest and minimize the damage done to your home, you need to hire the services of emergency water damage cleanup experts. The sooner the problem is attended to, the lesser the damage to your home. The cost of cleanup would also be less if the problem is dealt with as early as possible.]]></description>
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<title>Frequently Asked Questions: Water Damage Remediation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:43:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You come home and you find your floor is full of water. You identify the source and stop the leak. Then you grab your wet/dry vacuum cleaner and suck up all the excess water.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Claims Process for Disaster Victims?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:16:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[1. Read everything carefully before you sign anything. Your insurance company's representatives will first present you with emergency money - for immediate needs and shelter. The second round of payouts is where you need to be careful. Do not sign anything that limits your rights to seek additional proceeds.]]></description>
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<title>Importance of Flood Insurance and Its Coverage Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:19:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood Insurance is one type of insurance many people fail to realize they need. Most insurance companies offer customers flood insurance although not enough people take advantage of it. In the United States as well other countries there are certain areas that are more prone to floods. In some areas insurance companies require you move from such dangerous flood areas or at least take some preventative measures in case there ever be a flood.]]></description>
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<title>What to Look For in a Flood Insurance Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:38:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't be fooled by blistering hot weather, for even during the peak of summer you may encounter a severe storm that results in a flash flood. There's something about the heat that inspires summer rain, and if you are unfortunate to get caught in foot-high water or higher without the proper insurance policy, you could find your dreams of a quick recovery easily washed away.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance Quote - Do Your Research</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:35:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Images of the floods which had such a heart-wrenching impact on Queensland and Victoria earlier in the year, really stick in your mind. It's a big reminder of the all-consuming strength of nature, & the very real importance of our property and ourselves, all of the time. If you live in a flood-prone area, insurance will offer some peace of mind that your home or business, which you spent many years establishing, will be protected if the unthinkable happens.]]></description>
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<title>4 Solid Reasons to Make Sure You Are Protected By Flood Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:10:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine having to evacuate your home following a hurricane or flood warning. With little time to pack, you grabs what is most precious to you, get the family into the car, and head for higher ground. Coming home afterward, you find your home and surrounding area has sustained damage - maybe some of it can be repaired, but there's a good chance you might lose some valuable possessions to storm damage. With flood insurance coverage, however, you may receive due compensation for your losses.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance - Once the Mississippi or Missouri River Floods, It's Too Late to Buy It</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:01:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If the floodwaters have already breached the Missouri River, or the Mighty Mississippi and that water is coming down your street then it is too late to buy flood insurance. I am often reminded by the famous quote; "When did Noah build the ark? Before the flood, remember?"]]></description>
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<title>Funding For Flooding</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The governmental division in charge of dealing with problems pertaining to flooding is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and they have released preliminary information concerning spending over the next four years. Though exact budgets are yet to be finalised, the ultimate amount to be allocated to flooding and coastal erosion is predicted to be at least 2.16 billion (equating to an average of 540 million per year).]]></description>
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<title>When Should I Consider Purchasing Flood Insurance?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:50:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have ever considered purchasing flood insurance, than you know that a policy will not take effect until thirty days after you enroll. This is designed to encourage people to get coverage well before seasons where inclement weather is more likely, and it's also a means to prevent insurance fraud. Therefore, if you wish to get a flood insurance policy on your home, the short answer is well before the rainy or hurricane season in your area. As for why you should have this insurance, there are many reasons to take into consideration.]]></description>
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<title>An Inexpensive and Effective Alternative to Flood Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:42:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A sump pump is very valuable, especially for someone who wants to have flood insurance but for whatever reason cannot obtain such insurance. Learn the many ways sump pumps are valuable to a homeowner.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Flood Insurance Include Purposeful Government Sanctioned Preemptive Flooding?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 08:14:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Indeed, 2001 was a terrible year for the United States with regards to flooding. We watched as the Mississippi and Missouri River both breached levees in many states. We also noted the incredible snow pack in Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, and California and the runoff in June of 2001 was significant, causing all sorts of flooding, and some rather serious incidents as you already know.]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Children Safe During Floods</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 09:21:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Floods are a danger to everyone, but even more so for children. Children are unaware of the hazards present in a flood so extra care needs to be taken to protect them from harm. Flood water is contaminated with varieties of different bacteria's which can spread harmful diseases, as well as the fact that they are at an increased risk of drowning.]]></description>
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<title>Buy Flood Insurance Before It Is Too Late - Noah Knew That</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 08:17:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When did Noah build the ark? Before the flood right, yes, and that was his insurance to save all the Earth species, as the story goes. Likewise, before the flood is when you ought to buy flood insurance as well.]]></description>
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<title>Long Island New York Homeowners Insurance - Do I Need Flood Insurance?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 14:56:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Record snowfall totals and tornados mark the wild weather we have seen in the US so far this year...and now, massive flooding in the Midwest of record proportions (going back 75 years). But can flooding of this magnitude happen here in New York? We know from history that it can...]]></description>
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<title>Flooding - Reporting a Flood</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 11:39:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flooding isn't defined into a single type, there are actually several types which can be encountered anywhere any time. Reporting these problems to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible means that they will be dealt with more quickly but first you need to know which authorities to contact for which types of floods.]]></description>
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<title>Protecting Your Home Against the Losses Involved With Flood Damage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:32:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When buying a home within a flood zone you are required to purchase flood insurance through FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency. This coverage protects homeowners and mortgage companies. It protects from the losses that occur from water damage to your homes structure and contents when flood damage wreaks havoc to your home.]]></description>
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<title>Insurance to Cover Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:10:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Yes it has come to this. Customers who honorably pay their inflated insurance premiums dutifully and on time have to wonder what games their insurance company will play to deny or reduce their claim should the time arise that they ever need to file a claim. This insurance lunacy runs the gambit of all insurance arenas including auto, health, life, and property and has customers so scared of being denied or canceled when they file a legitimate and contractually obligated claim that people who have acute chest pains, for example, refuse to get checked out as they do not want...]]></description>
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<title>4 Huge Risks When It Comes to Water Damage in Crawlspaces</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:08:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood damage to a basement or crawl space can be a potential nightmare to cleanup as it poses several different risks. Most homeowners never enter their basement for even several years at a time and are often clueless about how to go about doing water restoration work in a basement or crawlspace.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Home Flood Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:19:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Homes near major bodies of water should be protected from flooding through a home flood insurance. This insurance covers damages caused by rising water.]]></description>
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<title>Home Flood Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:17:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Home flood insurance is a must for every homeowner. Remember that you can never predict nature so it is best to have protection for your home and family.]]></description>
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<title>Japans Catastrophe and Why You Should Buy Flood Insurance Today: Time Is of the Essence</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:41:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The tragic and recent events in Japan have once again reiterated just how important it is to have flood insurance to go with your home insurance policy, and the time to get it is now.  Fortunately for Japan, it is very much at the front of technology when it comes to having construction reinforced for earthquakes. However, no one could have predicted the extent of damage that has occurred not because of the earthquake, but because of the ensuing tsunami that immediately followed.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance: What You Need To Know</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:51:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood insurance is essential because of the many flood cases occurring in the different parts of the country. Such insurance will help protect your property, as flood can be devastating. It is one of the major causes of damages in many households. If you do not want to feel helpless after a flood destroys your property, get one.]]></description>
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<title>Fire And Flood Insurance - The Most Common Insurances</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:49:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While you may well expect an earthquake in Los Angeles or Haiti and, as such, you'd be in a rush to insure your building, if you own it, maybe you'd not be as eager to insure your building against floods, if it is placed in an area where traditionally they don't take place. But even if Al Gore with his movie 'An Inconvenient Truth' hasn't succeeded to convince you as regards global warming, climate changes have become pretty obvious for everyone, so it's hard to dismiss them.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Using an Independent Restoration Company to Fix Your Water Damaged Asset</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:24:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The adjuster does not want you to know how using an Independent Restoration Company can save your home, business, or asset. Learn why!]]></description>
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<title>Insure Your Home Against Natural Disasters</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:47:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you familiar with the term "all risk" insurance? Your answer is probably 'yes, of course'. But are you sure you understand it properly? You may feel inclined to think that it covers all hazards, as the name implies. It is indeed the broadest kind of property policy that can be acquired, but this doesn't mean that it indemnifies all losses. Only losses which are not specifically excluded are automatically covered.]]></description>
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<title>Do I Need Flood Insurance? What Does It Cover?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:27:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Floods are a type of natural disaster that cannot be predicted or prepared for. What many homeowners do not realize until it is too late, is that their homeowner's policy typically does not cover flooding. If you are a homeowner, you may be asking yourself, "Do I need flood insurance?"]]></description>
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<title>Why Are Insurances Good?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:09:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[First, we need insurances because, unlike we thought, we have never succeeded to tame nature, but quite the contrary; given that civilization arose from our fighting against nature, it has developed in this adverse manner until - with the climate change or what not, supposedly provoked by humans - it affected nature to such an extent as to turn it against us, in the form of unexpected floods in unexpected places, volcano eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, in other words, all the natural calamities that can destroy our lives and our businesses in a matter of seconds. Secondly, we need insurances because, as Voltaire with his critical spirit mocked Leibniz's philosophy, according to which we live in the best of all possible worlds, showing that neither our world is perfect, nor are we, man is full of foibles, among which the temptation to steal. ]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance: Read the Fine Print</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are three types of flood insurance that everyone needs to be aware of. While it is not limited to these definitions, these are what you find in most policies. There is the exception of some insurance companies not including any kind of flood insurance, so read carefully. Better yet, if you want to educate yourself about flood insurance, read on!]]></description>
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<title>How to Protect Your Property From Flood Damage</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:55:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there's one thing usually guaranteed with winter, it's a lot of rain. Flooding is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a home owner, so read on to find out more on protecting your home.]]></description>
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<title>What Does Flood Insurance Cover Exactly?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:01:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people are perplexed by what exactly flood insurance is and what it covers. After Hurricane Katrina hit, many homeowners in New Orleans were upset to find that their losses were not sheltered. So, what does flood insurance cover?]]></description>
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<title>What Does Flood Insurance Cover?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:50:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood Insurance is just as straightforward as it seems, it is an insurance policy that protect against losses due to flooding. Flood insurance is something that is necessary in some neighborhood. The coverage is dissimilar depending if your area is residential or a commercial area that is being insured. So what does flood insurance cover exactly?]]></description>
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<title>Things to Consider Before Getting Home Insurance Quotes in Natural Disaster-Prone Areas</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:31:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is a good idea if you expect to be in a natural disaster at some time, to have proof of identity documents lodged in a safety deposit box with your bank. People forget or don't realise that after a natural disaster, they actually have to prove who they are. Most people don't think of this because they are usually just so glad to be alive!]]></description>
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<title>Purchasing Renters Flood Insurance?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:35:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Natural disasters like Earthquakes and Floods are excluded in a standard insurance homeowner's insurance policy and if you live in an area that has a high-risk of being flooded then you do need to buy Renters Flood Insurance. Do you know that there is a federal agency that might be able to convince you that Renters Flood Insurance is a real necessity? You can try searching on the net for the Federal Emergency Management Agency which can give you information about what state or area is at flood-risk.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding How the National Flood Insurance Program Works</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:06:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the past, it could be difficult to and secure flood insurance. Thanks to the NFIP, insurance is available for almost all high-risk communities. What is the National Flood Insurance Program, and how does it help communities in peril?]]></description>
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<title>What You Need to Know Before You Call an Insurance Company About Water Damage</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When your home or business has suffered from water damage it is important you work quickly to prevent more water damage. Use these expert tips to be compensated faster by your insurance company.]]></description>
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<title>Does My Home Insurance Policy Cover Floods?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:39:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you start thinking about insurance, there are a lot of different terms and policy options that can be easily misunderstood. Many consumers don't realize the full extent of what their policies do and don't cover, some don't understand what their deductibles and limits are, and others aren't sure whether or not special situations are covered in their auto or homeowners policies. All of these sources of confusion are easy to remedy with a call to your insurance agent or a quick read of your policy.]]></description>
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<title>Insurance Quotes In Regards With Floods</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:23:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here goes a brief description in order to give you information about something that is of extremely new nature; by new I mean to say that many people are aware about it that and the name of that new terminology is floods insurance. It also tells you that how can one get this insurance and what should be important for you to take into your consideration.]]></description>
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<title>House Insurance - Should Flood Cover Be Included?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:34:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A look at the subject of house insurance and some of the inclusions within policies. Specifically, this article takes a look at flood insurance and the UK categories that properties are placed in.]]></description>
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<title>Insurance - Natural Peril Exclusions - Flood</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:59:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood is commonly covered by ARPI policies but, on occasions, some policies exclude it or, alternatively, provide the client with the option of extending the policy to cover it as an additional peril. The meaning of flood has been considered infrequently in the English courts and, the courts have first to consider the meaning of flood in the context of the policy as a whole. In the case Young v. Sun Alliance and London Insurance Ltd. [1976] 3 All ER 561, where the word "flood" was incorporated in a phrase with "storm and tempest", it was held not to cover damage caused by three inches of water leaking into a bathroom from an underground spring-storm and tempest suggested a more violent event.]]></description>
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<title>Why Should I Purchase a Flood Insurance Policy?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:49:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People are faced with so many types of personal hardships it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Protecting you and your family from financial losses or these hardships is important. There are a few things that you can do to protect yourself and your family from the devastation of a flood.]]></description>
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<title>What is Flood Insurance and Why Do I Need It?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:19:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weather can be extremely unpredictable. No matter where you live, protecting your home with flood insurance coverage from a respected insurance agent is highly recommended. Whether you are in a designated flood zone or not, it is important to speak to you insurance agent to find out the best flood insurance protection for you and your family.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding the Availability of Flood Insurance in Your Area</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:56:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may think that if you do not live in a flood area that you do not need flood insurance. You may even think that you cannot get it. Flood insurance can help you protect your home and your belongings from the financial burden that can created by flood damage. You can protect your home and your belongings from water damage by understanding the availability of flood insurance in your area.]]></description>
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<title>Hurricane Katrina - Five Year Anniversary</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:53:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hurricane Katrina was easily the most devastating natural disaster to hit U.S. shores and its financial and emotional effects are still felt, even five years later. As we distance ourselves from the pain of the devastation we are given the opportunity to learn from the mistakes that not only caused much of the damage from the disaster but also inhibited some of the progress that might have been experienced after.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Flood Insurance - What it Covers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:47:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Floods are a disaster that no one can really prepare for. What many people do not realize is that their homeowner's policy does not cover floods.]]></description>
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<title>Six Ways to Save on Flood Insurance!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:49:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't pay too much for flood insurance! Here are some suggestions that could save you money.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance - Reinstatement of FEMA Flood Insurance Just in Time</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congress's inaction nearly caused disastrous results for hundreds of thousands of people soon to feel Hurricane Alex's wrath. Congress's inaction DID cause thousands of potential home buyers, sellers and realtors a major headache. Maybe private industry should be allowed to issue flood insurance and manage the program; the government doesn't seem to be doing a very good job of it.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Flood Insurance and Who Needs to Have It</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:56:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood insurance is a separate type of policy that should be purchased by anyone who lives in an area that is at high risk for flooding because most if not all standard home insurance policies don't cover two things - Earthquakes and floods. And for people who live in high to moderate risk areas for floods, there is a 26% chance that your home will experience some flood damage in the thirty year period that you hold your mortgage. Even just a few inches of water going through your home can create massive damage.]]></description>
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<title>Restore the Natural Conditions of a Flood Water Damage Basement</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:44:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Aside from having the basement flooded because of persistent rain and similar weather conditions, there is also the possibility of standing flood water in the basement caused by previous heavy rains. Both situations can bring serious health and safety hazards for everyone in the family.]]></description>
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<title>What You Need to Know About Roof Water Damage</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:18:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The importance of keeping the roof maintained and in good condition is basically common sense. After all, this is the part of the house that protects the residents and family members from the environment. Damage to the roof via water is a very worrying scenario, for numerous reasons.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance - Is Your Area Prone to Flooding?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:32:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you live in an area that is prone to flooding? Do you also know that your ordinary homeowner's insurance policy will not cover you for flood damage? Anything from rivers bursting their banks to city storm drain back-ups, tidal surges and rain that can be driven into your home during a storm are not covered by your home insurance.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Flooded?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:32:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are certain things in life that we have no control over them. Natural disasters such as floods is one of these things but by having the proper insurance you can have peace of mind.]]></description>
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<title>Discover the Importance of National Flood Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know what Flood Insurance costs and if you need it or not. It is rather inexpensive compared to the damage and cost it could have on your property.]]></description>
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<title>Does Anyone Really Need Flood Insurance?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:41:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When people think about paying for yet another type of insurance in addition to their car and home, they often wonder does anyone really need flood insurance. In fact, there are many reasons that everyone should have at least minimal coverage in the event of a flood. Like all types of insurance, it seems like a waste of money until an incident occurs and then many people regret their decision to roll the dice.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Preparedness - Flood Safety Tips to Protect Your Home &amp; Family</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:17:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter where you live, it is likely you will experience one of the most common forms of natural disasters: flooding. From mild spring melting that shows up in puddles on your basement floor as winter snow melts to monsoon-like rain storms throughout the summer months, flooding happens. Although you can't avoid flood conditions, you can properly prepare for floods.]]></description>
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<title>Now I Am in a High Risk Flood Zone</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:00:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood zone ratings for many homes that where previously considered low risk has recently been changed to being considered a high risk flood zone. There are many homeowners across the nation who find that their homes are in this position.]]></description>
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<title>What Homes Are Eligible For Grandfathering?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:10:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your home can qualify for grandfathering two ways. If your carried continuous flood insurance on your home while the area that you live was rated as a low risk and the area is changed to a high risk flood zone, your policy will remain on what is called a preferred policy.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Property and Flood Insurance For Us Common People</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:06:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Minimizing future risk through insurance Owning a home, car or a business comes with big responsibilities and even bigger risks. These risks can meet with problems that cause havoc to our assets, our property, our health or our own lives. It is beneficial to take advantage of insurance policies being offered by many reputable companies.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Damage Insurance Claims</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 08:17:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know what your homeowners' insurance policy covers in case of a water emergency? What is the difference between water damage and flood damage? ]]></description>
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<title>Are You Covered For Flood Damage?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 09:36:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you live in an area that is threatened by flooding it is important to be aware you need a separate coverage to cover your flood damage. It is important to have both a homeowners and flood policy at the same time because no policy covers both of things things, and in turn you will be fully prepared.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Invest in Flood Or Earthquake Insurance?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 10:55:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you reside in an area where floods or earthquakes occur, acquiring insurance to protect yourself would be a solid investment. Although some insurance policies do not cover these disasters, there are multiple options to consider.]]></description>
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<title>Loss Assessor Versus Loss Adjuster?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 22:03:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes down to assigning insurance company liability the loss must fall under a policy peril for cover to be in place and this is were a loss adjuster and a loss assessor differ! A loss adjuster will view the claim with a view to the % they will receive where as a loss assessor views the claim under fair market rates and never needs to consider the % they will receive as they operate under a fixed fee.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Damage Restoration</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 13:47:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are two distinctly different types of flood damage that can occur to your home, and it is vitally important that you be adequately prepared for both. While regular homeowner's insurance will probably cover flooding due to a burst water pipe (as long as it wasn't caused by your neglect in failing to repair a minor leak), flooding from hurricanes or tornadoes is not usually covered by homeowner's insurance. You need a special flood policy to assure coverage.]]></description>
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<title>Water Damage Restoration - When You Need it, You Need it Fast</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4211798</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 13:39:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The single biggest purchase you'll probably ever make is your home. And if your home is damaged by fire or water, you may be overwhelmed at the scope of the damage. While there are some similarities between the two, fire damage is usually even more extensive than water damage alone.]]></description>
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<title>Need Flood Damage Restoration</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4211806</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 13:05:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you ever suffer from flood damage, you need to be sure you're prepared with the proper insurance. The worst flood damages usually occur because of extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes. And those floods are NOT covered by regular homeowner's insurance.]]></description>
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<title>What to Look For in a Flood Damage Restoration Company</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It stands to reason that if you need to water damage restoration in Austin, Texas, your best provider is a professional flood damage restoration expert located in Austin, Texas. There are only a few true water damage restoration companies in Austin which offer a complete restoration package. There are six qualities to look for in the company you hire to clean up your flood damage.]]></description>
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<title>Water Damage - Prevention and Cure</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many ways that your home can be damaged by water. Most homeowners avoid houses located in flood plains in order to prevent the likelihood of flooding and the higher insurance premiums that accompany living in a flood plain. They may also choose to avoid areas that are subject to weather extremes which may also result in damage to the home.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance is Mandatory For Real Estate Located in &quot;High Risk&quot; Areas</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:41:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As if the economy wasn't bad enough, residents throughout Georgia are quickly learning they don't have as much protection in place as they originally thought especially when it comes to flood damage. Despite their own financial constraints, many residents of Powder Springs are reaching out to help those most impacted by severe flooding while trying to minimize the potential for even more damage.]]></description>
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<title>Pay Less For Insurance by Understanding Flood Risk in the UK</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:06:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flood risk plays a big part in UK building insurance cover, and thus can drive up your premiums. Arm yourself with information about how flood insurance works in the UK, and you could save yourself hundreds of pounds.]]></description>
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<title>Better Approach to Flood Risks Urged As Insurance Companies Face Huge Payouts</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:54:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chief Executive of the Irish Insurance Federation, Martin Kemp, has called for a concerted national approach to help to address flood risk issues such as planning and development improvements, investment in flood defense and the effective management of watercourses and drainage. His comments come in the wake of figures published by the Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) that showed in Ireland the extreme weather events that occurred in November 2009 and January 2010 had resulted in property insurance claims totaling EUR541 million.]]></description>
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<title>Who is Eligible For Flooding Insurance Coverage?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:49:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Homeowners insurance is handled differently in each state in the US and each state has its own policies and requirements when it comes to flooding insurance. Not all the states are prone to earthquakes, hurricanes or flooding. California is known to have earthquakes as is San Francisco which are far more severe than say New York for instance and Florida is a hurricane prone area.]]></description>
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<title>When Should One Buy Flooding Insurance Cover?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:49:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Firstly what exactly is flooding insurance? Well this is an insurance cover that protects a homeowner against natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and landslides only. This type of insurance policy is a separate policy from the standard homeowner's policy. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Obtain a Preliminary Flooding Insurance Quote</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:48:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are in the process of purchasing a new property or have found the ideal property of your dreams you need to firstly check to see if your property is perhaps located in a natural disaster zone or not. If the properties location is declared in a natural disaster zone then you need to enquire with regards to a preliminary flooding insurance quote in addition you should also obtain a risk analysis.]]></description>
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<title>Flooding Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:47:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a mortgage lender and live in a high risk area where floods, earthquakes and hurricanes occur you will require flooding insurance for your home. The banks and lenders are required by law to ensure that homeowner's who purchase properties in disaster zones purchase flood insurance as this helps to reduce federal costs relating to uninsured homes that are flooded by natural disasters.]]></description>
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<title>Flooding Insurance is Not For Every Homeowner</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:46:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Due to the high claim rate on flood insurance policies it is not possible for insurance companies to provide flood insurance due to the elimination of profit opportunities for the company. There are special requirements needed by the NFIP before a homeowner can qualify for a flooding insurance policy.]]></description>
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<title>Water Damage to Your Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/4024430</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:16:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people have no clue as to what types of water damage is covered under their home insurance policy. Homeowners are becoming confused, hearing about mold insurance claims getting denied, and lots of questions arise about water damage to their homes. This article will go on to explain what types of water damage is covered by your home insurance and what you should do if your house has water damage.]]></description>
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<title>Business Insurance Against the Force of Nature</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3969452</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3969452</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:41:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small-scale business managers are getting some warnings about strains from the environment that may threaten their company's vitality. You have to make sure that you are not getting something that is too insufficient, nor wind up purchasing something you do not need.]]></description>
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<title>How Flood Insurance Works</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Far too many homeowners are under the erroneous belief their homeowner insurance covers flooding. This simply isn't true. If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, tropical type storms, heavy rains and other watery weather conditions, flood insurance would be a wise investment.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Need Apartment Flood Insurance?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3798021</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3798021</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:39:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Insurance is a necessity - disasters, accidents and other catastrophes have driven home the need for this protection. However, while some types of insurance are mandatory, others are optional, such as apartment flood insurance. This leaves some renters in doubt about whether or not they really need such protection.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance Quotes - Best Way to Relieve Stress During Floods</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3779815</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:19:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any form of natural calamity is unavoidable, and if you have bought a home in a flood prone area, you would be better off getting quotes. There are many homeowners who have bought a home in flood prone areas and they realize how important it is for them to get insurance for their property.]]></description>
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<title>How Water Damage Impacts Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:17:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The negative effects of water damage to your Seattle home in the event of a flood or perhaps some other kind of catastrophe may be disastrous, particularly when the damage is still left without treatment for just about any period of time. Irregardless of the initial cause of the Seattle water damage, mold, fungus, and serious structural problems due to rotting are almost all widespread after effects in which will need taken care of promptly. ]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance Buying Guide</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3702335</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:50:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While flood insurance may only be mandatory for residents living in areas that are prone to flooding, it is important for all homeowners to purchase flood insurance. One of the most common misconceptions is that only locations near a major body of water are apt to flood, but the truth is that flooding can occur almost anywhere. ]]></description>
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<title>Diminish Flood Damage to Your House</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:58:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a house on the flood plains, then you know one of the only ways to keep your home standing is to prevent major flood damage. You cannot forecast exactly when or where floods will occur, so you need to take steps to make sure that if your house is hit, the damage isn't too great. Remember to always follow safety guidelines when taking these steps.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance Policies - Remember to Read the Small Print</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:03:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Useful information and advice on flood insurance. Find out what common disclaimers you should be aware of.]]></description>
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<title>Climate Changes Causing Disaster, Mass Evacuation and Insurance Claim Backlogs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3354934</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:15:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Year round flooding on a global scale is very much in prospect for the foreseeable future. This statement is borne from the evidence of today. In addition to flooding, raging bush and scrubland fires caused by natural events are becoming more severe that scientists believe they are due to global temperature increases. World headlines cannot be ignored, neither can the proof that is pitifully visual, because modern communications allow us access to the devastation.]]></description>
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<title>Insurance on a Flood Plain Area</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:06:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Watch out if you are buying a house in a flood plain area. Since the UK floods of summer 2007 the premiums may have shot through the roof.]]></description>
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<title>How to Purchase Flood Insurance</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:04:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In some cases, specific areas have been built up so that their elevation or the elevation of the building itself no longer places the area in the flood plain, even though surrounding areas are at a lower elevation and are therefore susceptible to flooding. If this is the case, and you want to opt out of flood insurance, you'll need a special type of land survey known as flood certification.]]></description>
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<title>How Do I Know If My Home is at Risk From Flooding?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:47:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Floods are among the most common natural disasters in the world and damages caused due to flood water can equate to substantial monetary losses; so it's important to assess your home for flood risk. Here is some information that will prove helpful in finding out the likeliness of your home being damaged by flood.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance Plan - Some Tips Before You Purchase One</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:44:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who can possibly forget the arrival of the tremendously powerful Hurricane Katrina that wreaked havoc across much of coastal New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf Coast in general, destroying everything in its path? This devastating calamity which struck in the year 2005, was one of the most costly and damaging natural disasters to have struck anywhere in the world in the past hundred years or so. This tragedy was an unfortunate enough occurrence any which way you look at it and there is no possible way to underestimate the damage that this hurricane has caused-both in terms of property loss and emotional trauma-in the lives of those who were affected directly.]]></description>
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<title>Why Now is the Time to Review Your Household Flood Insurance Policy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:52:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now the winter months are upon us and the first floods of the winter have hit parts of the north west of the country, now is a good time to dust off your buildings insurance policy and ensure you have adequate cover. Insurance companies are becoming very worried about the increase in flood claims and are starting to place harsh conditions on their policy holders. Here are a few things to think about.]]></description>
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<title>Water Damage and Insurance Claims - Which to Submit &amp; Which to Pay Out of Pocket</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:02:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us know that insurance premiums often climb after filing insurance claims. After all, the more you cost the insurance company in claims, the higher a risk you become. Homeowners insurance often covers water damage, but which water damage claims will cost you in increased future insurance premiums and which will not?]]></description>
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<title>Flood Insurance - Another Example of Excessive Spending by a Government Agency</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:20:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can this be? The short version is that FEMA which is the federal emergency management agency typically pays close to 20% more than it should pay for flood insurance claims. These payments are made to the individual participating insurance companies.]]></description>
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