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The program enables property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance protection from the government against losses from flooding. This insurance is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by flood

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Where can one purchase national flood insurance?

Flood insurance can be purchased from the government from the national flood insurance program (NFIP). If your community participates you can purchase flood insurance from your insurance agencie through the national flood insurance program.


Is the National flood Insurance the only place homeowners can buy flood Insurance from?

No. Several insurance companies offer flood insurance apart from the National Flood Insurance Program.


The organization that provides flood insurance to qualifying communities?

National Flood Insurance Program.


Can you get flood insurance if you live in a flood zone?

Yes, The National Flood Insurance Program through FEMA facilitates Market placement of Flood Coverage for homes located in a flood zone


What is the definition of National Flood Insurance Zone V?

Flood insurance has been underwritten by FEMA since the mid-20th century. Visit the National Flood Insurance Program website for technical details and definitions. www.floodsmart.gov


Which organization provides services such as the National Flood Insurance Program?

Federal Emergency Management Administration


is flood insurance for kiawah island federally-subsidized?

Most insurers do not cover flooding. If Kiawah Island participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, then yes it is federally subsidized.


What do the letters NFIP stand for?

The letters NFIP stand for the National Flood Insurance Program. This is an insurance program run by the government organization FEMA that allows for the insuring of various properties.


When a flood is declared a National Disaster does flood insurance automatically pay if you are in a flood zone?

If you have flood insurance it will cover damage resulting from a flood. It does not matter if a national disaster has been declared or not.


Does flood fringe require flood insurance?

If you live in a flood zone then you must have flood insurance. It is not covered by normal homeowners insurance. It is basically a federal program.


Metropolitan property and casualty insurance company cover flood?

No; flood insurance is provided via the Federal Flood Insurance program. While METLife P&C doesn't provide this coverage, its agents should be able to assist you in obtaining this coverage. Just about any insurance agent can take applications for the Federal Flood Insurance program.


Is there a depreciation chart that National Flood Insurance Program uses for personal property depreciation?

It is called (JOINT MILITARY/INDUSTRY DEPRECIATION GUIDE)