Most coastal damage caused by hurricanes is the result of flooding from giant waves driven by the hurricane winds. Know what to do in such an emergency.
Floods cause more damage nationwide than any other natural disaster.
If you live in a flood-prone area, be smart. Protect yourlsef and your family from the consequences of a flood disaster. If the community that you live in has joined the National Flood Insurance Program with a pledge to adopt flood plain management measures, you will be eligible to apply for it. Only a 5-day wait is required for your flood insurance policy to become effective. Renters can buy policies to protect their personal property against possible flood damage, too.