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The Importance Of Flood Insurance In America
Each year, thousands of Americans are placed in a troubling situation. That situation arises when their home floods. Flooding can occur due to hurricanes, thunderstorms with excess rain, or the break of a levee system. Whatever the cause for flooding, there are many families who are left to pay for all of the repairs to their home on their own. This is because many Americans that should have flood insurance do not.

There are number of reasons why a homeowner decides not to purchase flood insurance coverage. One of the most common reasons for doing so is because of the cost. Many individuals mistakenly believe that flood insurance coverage is not worth the price. Unfortunately, there are many individuals who wish that they had purchased the
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