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FEMA Everyone Needs Flood Insurance Fact Sheet

May 17, 2023

Flood insurance can help protect policyholders from the financial impacts of a flood. This fact sheet explains the importance of purchasing flood insurance, how to buy a policy and key questions to ask a flood insurance agent.