Many home and business owners did not think they would ever need a flood insurance policy. James Lee Witt joined Gov. Hunt at a briefing Friday morning at the Emergency Operations Center. Many people are discovering their homeowner's insurance does not cover flood damage.
Flood insurance is a separate policy.
Many people who live on or near flood-prone areas already know that. The trouble is Hurricane Floyd has extended the boundaries of where high waters can rise. The view from a state helicopter shows flood waters extending into areas beyond traditional flood plains. Many home and business owners did not think they would ever need a flood insurance policy. They are among those who will be looking for federal help to recover their loss.