Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get either through FEMA or private companies. Here are the details.

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The disappointing surprise is that while the standard home insurance policy does cover fire and wind damage, even good property insurance typically doesn’t cover things like flooding and earthquakes, ...

On Your Side has tips to understand if you are properly covered and to get the most out of your insurance claim.

Flooding can wreck your car in minutes, and if you’re not prepared, it might wreck your wallet just as fast. As extreme ...

Even within SFHAs, where flood coverage is often mandated, 52% of expected annual losses remain uninsured. Low-income ...

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) will speak on the U.S. Senate floor Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to highlight the current ...

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