Category: Flood Insurance

A flooded café interior with rising water, showing the hidden financial and emotional impact of flood damage

Flooding is one of the most devastating natural disasters a homeowner or business can face. While the images we see often focus on water rushing…

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Flooded pier with waves crashing over the deck and a "Pier Closed Temporarily" sign during a coastal storm

How to Prepare Your Property for Hurricane Season: A Step-by-Step Guide for Peace of Mind Hurricane season brings more than just the potential for powerful…

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Dark storm clouds loom over the Rappahannock River as a white boat named Ruby rests on the gravel shoreline

When it comes to protecting your property from flooding, knowledge is your first line of defense. That starts with understanding your flood zone. Flood zones…

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Storm surge floods a wooden pier, highlighting the threat of tidal flooding in coastal Virginia.

Flooding is a reality for many communities in rural coastal Virginia, especially here on the Middle Peninsula. But not all floods are created equal. Understanding…

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Flooded rural road and stop sign in Virginia's Middle Peninsula on a clear day

Rising waters aren’t just a future threat for the Middle Peninsula—they’re already a present challenge for many property owners. That’s why Fight the Flood is…

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A flooded kitchen space with water surrounding the furniture

  What does it mean to live in a high-water hazard area? To live in a place where you know that it’s not just a…

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Two people walk back toward the shore on a dock

As the Commonwealth continues to experience flooding and extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, Governor Ralph Northam today announced new executive actions to improve…

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Grasses on a beach blow in the wind

Thinking about flood insurance and wondering what it covers? You’re not alone. It’s important to know what is and what isn’t covered by a flood…

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A small half-sunken boat in a river with a blue rope tied to it

Sure, many homes and families on the Middle Peninsula and across rural coastal Virginia have yet to experience flooding. If you haven’t had water where…

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A wooden sitting area on a dock with an informational plaque on it overlooking marshlands

These are a few of the simple, indisputable facts about the growing chances for flooding and why you need to contact your insurance agent about…

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