Approximately 434,000 people in Puerto Rico live in identified floodplains. Only 43,757 have flood insurance. Awareness is the first step in changing people's behavior and encouraging them to take actions to reduce their financial exposure. Flood insurance publications in Spanish are available at the Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the island, and other informational activities, such as workshops, can be employed. Your Own Insurance Companies to provide flood insurance information to the public, lenders, agents, and the insurance industry as part of the awareness campaign.
Flood insurance provides coverage for buildings and the inventories of businesses.