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Heavy rains....possible flooding
The National Weather service says today's rainfall willcontinue for the next several days, and a Flood Watch is in effect for later this evening. Heavy rainfall over the past couple of weeks have led to saturated soils and high river and lake levels. If a particular location gets a few rounds of heavy showers it could lead to flooding of low lying areas. In the wake of flooding that has affected landowners across Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) are encouraging consumers to familiarize themselves with flood insurance. Our area has lots of rivers, and flooding is the most common and expensive type of natural disaster in the United States. Yet data from a 2016 FEMA report on active flood policy information revealed many Tennesseans are not covered by flood insurance. TDCI Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak issued a plea saying, “We urge Tennesseans to learn more about their flood risk and evaluate if flood insurance is right for them.” Flooding damages are not typically covered through most homeowners and renters insurance policies. Flood insurance can be purchased through an agent or insurer participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or contact the Referral Call Center at 1-800-427-4661. There are a few areas in Tennessee that do not participate in the NFIP program. If your community does not participate, FEMA assistance is not available. If flood insurance through the NFIP program is not available in your area, contact your licensed insurance agent to ask about private flood insurance. If you choose a private flood insurance policy, be sure to shop around to compare premiums and coverage. Additionally, NFIP insurance policies do not go into effect immediately after you buy them. NFIP policies have a 30-day waiting period unless a policy is bought at the same time as a newly purchased home.
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