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<h1 style="margin-top: 2.5rem;">You already know the value of being protected.</h1>

<p>So do Todd and Susan Floyd. Local Washington homeowner and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder, Todd Floyd, shares how he recovered from flood damage after a seawall ceased to serve as a barrier protecting his home from 12-foot waves and the peace of mind they gained from flood insurance.</p>

<h2>Flood insurance helps protect your biggest asset.</h2>

<p>You’ve worked hard to take care of your home and save for the future – and <strong>flood insurance gives you peace of mind</strong> that you’ve protected your most important asset.</p>

<p>Even if you’ve never experienced a flooding event, you are still at risk. Whether caused by powerful storms, melting snowpack, broken dams, neighborhood construction, or natural changes in the environment, losses from floods can be <strong>emotionally and financially devastating. </strong></p>

<p>Flood insurance protects your home and your savings by covering the cost of repairing any damage caused by flooding. Renew your flood insurance to <strong>ensure your hard work won’t be washed away.</strong></p>

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<p>Contact your insurance agent to renew your policy. Your insurance policy needs to be renewed every year.</p>
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            <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-uswds-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>FEMA regularly updates flood maps in communities nationwide to identify flood hazards. If your property is impacted by a new flood map, renewing your flood insurance policy and maintaining continuous coverage can save you money by locking in a lower rate. </p>

<p>* With NFIP's pricing approach, Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA addresses rating disparities by incorporating more flood risk variables like flood frequency, multiple flood types — river overflow, storm surge, coastal erosion, and heavy rainfall — and distance to a water source, as well as property characteristics such as elevation and the cost to rebuild.</p>

<p>This means that although flood mapping data will still be necessary and essential for communities, and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) will continue to be used for mandatory purchase requirements, building code requirements, and floodplain management requirements, flood maps will no longer be the most significant factor in rating premiums.</p>
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<p>Talk to your mortgage lender to see if you are required to provide proof of insurance.</p>

<p>Insurance policies are meant to provide peace of mind that what you own is protected and your home is one of the most valuable assets. If your home is damaged due to flooding, flood insurance is the only insurance policy that will cover flood damage and repairs.</p>

<p>Before cancelling your policy, understand that flood risks change over time. The changes occur due to runoff of surface waters from any source, changing weather patterns that cause overflow of inland or tidal waters, wildfire, and mudflows. Even small streams can put your home at risk.</p>

<p>Consider what you can do to mitigate your own flood risk, and talk to your agent about ways you can reduce your premium. FEMA continuously provides marketing and outreach support to industry partners. NFIP's pricing approach, Risk Rating 2.0, provides property owners a better understanding of their flood risk to enable them to make informed decisions regarding flood insurance and mitigation actions.</p>

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<p>Flood policies may be terminated mid-term or full-term by cancellation, or a full-term policy can be nullified. You may be entitled to a full, partial, or no refund depending on your individual cancellation reason. Contact your insurance agent to learn more about your options.</p>


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