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After the wildfire comes the flood risk

November 07, 2024
Left: House highlighted from behind by a wildfire. Right: The same house under stormy skies. Text: After the wildfire... comes the flood risk.

#DYK most homeowners insurance excludes flood damage? If your area was recently impacted by #wildfires, your flood risk may be higher because charred ground cannot absorb water.

Stay resilient! Learn how to protect yourself from #FloodAfterFire: floodsmart.gov/wildfires