In some cases a severe wildfire can leave the ground charred, barren, and unable to absorb water. That means even light rain can potentially turn into a financially devastating flash flood or mudflow. Watch the video below to learn more about the importance of flood insurance.
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After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.
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2 thoughts on “FEMA – After a fire your flood risk goes up”
Not a bad PSA. Some of the public needs to be educated on what home owner insurance will and will not cover. Flood insurance may be needed after a fire.
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Having lost everything in one of the California wildfires, my respect for FEMA was lost entirely.
Not a bad PSA. Some of the public needs to be educated on what home owner insurance will and will not cover. Flood insurance may be needed after a fire.
Having lost everything in one of the California wildfires, my respect for FEMA was lost entirely.