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Flood insurance is a necessary indemnification if you incur damage to your house by water that first touches the ground before entering your home. Homeowners’ insurance will not cover events defined as flooding by FEMA, and this occurs when two acres or more is, per their language, "inundated with water."
There are other ways your property can be flooded, which happens when the groundwater builds up more gradually. Renters’ insurance policies will also not cover flooding; you will need a separate, dedicated flood insurance policy.
Flood insurance is not a requirement in Astoria, OR by law. However, your lender will typically require you to purchase indemnification while maintaining a balance on your home. This is particularly true if your loan is funded by government underwriting. Ask your knowledgeable Linda Dugan Insurance representative about the right options for you.
If your home is located on the FEMA map in a region that is identified as low-lying or that is a flood plane, your property has a chance of flooding. It will show you your community’s history with flood severity and frequency and will contain updates to their predictions based on changing climate data.
Properties near rivers or creeks can be affected when these waterways overflow their banks during heavy rains. In addition, those who live on paved city streets can be inundated when sewers and gutters fail to properly remove water from the asphalt. This is mainly a problem at the bottom of steep hills.
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Linda Dugan Insurance takes pride in providing insurance products and services to meet clients’ goals. Reach out to us today to so us further, and we serve those who live in the Astoria, OR area.
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