(Guam, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific typhoon season approaching, it’s vital for the residents of Guam to protect their homes and families against flooding. Guam was fortunate to experience a relatively calm tropical storm season last year, but residents shouldn’t let their guard down in 2022.

Having a flood insurance policy is the best way for residents to protect their homes when flooding occurs. Just one inch of water can cause roughly $25,000 dollars in damage, and most homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood damage.

Veronica Verde, FEMA Region 9, External Affairs Officer, explains what Guam residents can do now to ensure they’re covered this hurricane season.

SOUNDBITE #1:

WITH TYPHOON SEASON UNDERWAY, IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOUR FLOOD RISK. DID YOU KNOW THAT MOST HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE AND RENTERS INSURANCE WON’T COVER THE COST OF FLOOD DAMAGE? HAVING A FLOOD INSURANCE POLICY PROVIDES YOU THE PEACE OF MIND SO YOU HAVE ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT IF A FLOOD DAMAGES YOUR HOME OR BELONGINGS.

SOUNDBITE #2:

ARE YOU PREPARED THIS TROPICAL STORM SEASON? WHILE YOU CAN’T STOP A TYPHOON, YOU CAN TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND PROPERTY. THAT’S WHERE FLOOD INSURANCE COMES IN. HAVING A FLOOD INSURANCE POLICY HELPS PEOPLE RECOVER FASTER AND IT’S THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT THE LIFE YOU’VE BUILT.

For more information visit http://www.floodsmart.gov.