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Insurance Blog Week In Review – April 8 – 14, 2012

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What did you miss this week? The Insurance Blog Week in Review is an excellent way to “ketchup” on everything that hit the blog in the past seven days. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen different blogs that appear, and it is easy to accidentally miss something that you wanted to read. Green Tree Offer Homeowners and Flood Insurance All in One Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flooding. For that, you need to purchase a separate flood insurance policy. Green Tree Insurance offers a combined homeowners and flood insurance policy. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up … Continue reading →

Flood Health: Other Illnesses

When a natural disaster strikes in your area, you have to be careful to prevent illness and other injuries. Safe food and water is a priority. Here are some things the U.S. Centers for Disease Control suggest to help keep you and your family safe and healthy during a flood or other disaster. Avoid floodwater — don’t drive vehicles or equipment through standing water because you don’t know how deep it is. If you will be working in or near water, be sure to wear a life jacket. Prevent mosquito bites by wearing long sleeves and pants or using an … Continue reading →

Do You Need a Dehumidifier?

Call us lucky. While the Georgia Floods eroded a foot or two of soil at the banks of my backyard creek, we only got a few inches of water in the house at the back door in the basement. A small puddle of water got inside during the rains. We were able to take care of the issue with a mop. Still, the basement seemed to take on a wet, musty smell that lingered a bit too long for out tastes. The last thing we wanted twas to have to deal with mold. We purchased a dehumidifier and it smells … Continue reading →

Starting Over with Nothing Part 1

As the flood waters have ravaged Georgia, there are many Georgians who have found that they are left to start over with nothing. In some areas house flooded clear to the rooftops. All belongings have been destroyed and they have no flood insurance. Even some people who did have flood insurance are quickly finding that the insurance will pay to refurbish the house but nothing else. Starting over with nothing can be difficult. You may need to find a new home. You will at least need to find a temporary home. You will definitely need new furniture. But first you … Continue reading →