Flood Facts

As posted on Floodsmart.Gov

* Floods and flash floods happen in all 50 states.
* Everyone lives in a flood zone. (For more information, visit our Flood Zones FAQs.)
* Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage.
* If you live in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) or high-risk area and have a Federally backed mortgage, your mortgage lender requires you to have flood insurance.
* Just an inch of water can cause costly damage to your property.
* Flash floods often bring walls of water 10 to 20 feet high.
* A car can easily be carried away by just two feet of floodwater.
* Hurricanes, winter storms and snowmelt are common (but often overlooked) causes of flooding.
* New land development can increase flood risk, especially if the construction changes natural runoff paths.
* In a high-risk area, your home is more than twice as likely to be damaged by flood than by fire.
* The average annual U.S. flood losses in the past 10 years (1994-2004) were more than $2.4 billion.

What to do after a flood

The news is awash with reports of massive flooding in NC.  Images of people kayaking in the street are abundant so what should you do when a flood occurs?  Per floodsmart,gov:

[ As soon as floodwater levels have dropped, it’s time to start the recovery process. Here’s what you can do to begin restoring your home.

• Check for structural damage before re-entering your home to avoid being trapped in a building collapse.
• Take photos of any floodwater in your home and save any damaged personal property.
• Make a list of damaged or lost items and include their purchase date and value with receipts, and place with the inventory you took prior to the flood. Some damaged items may require disposal, so keep photographs of these items.
• Keep power off until an electrician has inspected your system for safety.
• Boil water for drinking and food preparation until authorities tell you that your water supply is safe.
• Prevent mold by removing wet contents immediately.
• Wear gloves and boots to clean and disinfect. Wet items should be cleaned with a pine-oil cleanser and bleach, completely dried, and monitored for several days for any fungal growth and odors.]

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