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The truth is, "You always need to have flood insurance because you're in South Louisiana." Find peace of mind by being prepared.
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"In Tampa, we live in one of the highest risk flood areas in the country." Find peace of mind by being prepared.
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Kathy watched her neighbor's house flood. Luckily, her house didn't flood but she understands it definitely could. That's why she has flood insurance.
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Doug knows how much damage a little water can do. Flood insurance has given him the financial support to rebuild and prevent him from losing his home.
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Bernadette learned that it doesn't take much water to create a lot of flood damage. She'll never be without flood insurance.
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Michael and Grainne watched a dramatic event unfold when they saw Bayshore flood by their home. Knowing that they have flood insurance puts them at ease.
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Harvey has lived in his house for nearly 20 years and knows a thing or two about flooding. Fortunately, flood insurance has allowed him to put his life back together.
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You're so grateful that you have [flood insurance] and the peace of mind of knowing "I get to go back home."
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Mary's Story: "I was able to rebuild my home"
A look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene.
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James' Story: "All the ceilings fell"
Picking up the pieces
2 min 35 sec -
A Business Story: "It's worth the peace of mind"
Heavy rain and snowmelt almost ruined their dream.
2 min 46 sec -
FEMA and the Insurance Information Institute discuss the importance of flood insurance.
6 min 56 sec -
Rich's Story: "Four days later I had a check."
Rising waters nearly ravaged their investment.
2 min 27 sec -
Bertie's Story: "The water was…in our air conditioning vents"
A look at Hurricane Irene's destructive force along the North Carolina coast.
2 min 53 sec -
Becky's Story: "It was pretty high, it was very scary"
Disaster with no way to rebuild.
2 min 21 sec -
One TV Meteorologist's First-Hand Encounter
An experts first hand encounter.
4 min 38 sec -
FEMA and the Insurance Information Institute answer flood policy FAQs.
1 min 14 sec -
Surviving the Storm, Rebuilding Together
FEMA officials and their partners discuss the unique risks associated with levees.
6 min 20 sec -
The Taylors' Story: "We just ran out of time"
We ran out of time.
2 min 16 sec -
A Successful Recovery: "I am so grateful"
Her successful recovery from levee failure.
2 min 17 sec -
Protecting Your Greatest Investment
Learn how one Nashville family persevered through the devastating 2010 floods.
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The Lusks' Story: "So many people were left with nothing"
So many people were left with nothing.
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Two looks at the same flood—with and without flood insurance.
3 min 4 sec
Flood Risk Scenarios
There are many ways flooding can occur, from snow melt to flash floods and tropical storms. Explore Now
The Cost of Flooding
The cost of flooding can vary drastically. See inch-by-inch how much flooding will cost you. Measure This
Levee Simulator
The FloodSmart Levee Simulator is a helpful, animated tool that demonstrates how levees work. Learn More
What's My Flood Risk?
Visit FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to locate your flood map to help determine your flood risk.
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