(Washington D.C., Friday, May 28, 2021) – Peak hurricane season is approaching fast, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents to prepare now and take action before it’s too late.

Residents can check their region’s risk and learn more at https://www.floodsmart.gov/hurricanes.

Only about 20 percent of those in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida have flood insurance.

Where it rains it can flood. Understand your flood risk.

Securing flood insurance is the best way to protect the life you’ve built. Just an inch of water in your home can cause up to $25,000 in damage.

Most homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood insurance helps people recover faster.

• Flood insurance policies typically take 30 days to go into effect;

• If residents wait to buy a policy after a flood event begins, the property won’t be protected from the damage caused by that flood event; and
• It’s a fact, that when a hurricane hits, those with flood insurance recover faster.

Visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/hurricanes to learn more about your flood risk and flood insurance options.