Opinion: Did you know floods often follow wildfires? Here's how you can protect your home. [Opinion]
Others may assume that Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance will cover their losses. However, federal disaster assistance is available only if the president declares a major disaster and approves individual assistance. While disaster aid is designed to help people recover, it doesn’t provide the level of financial protection available through flood insurance.
As destructive as wildfires are, flooding remains the most common and most expensive natural disaster. Just one inch of water can cause up toI encourage all Californians to explore their flood after fire risk and the value of flood insurance. A simple call to an insurance agent or provider can help residents determine their flood after fire risk and the available flood insurance options.