Flooding is the most common natural disaster and plays a significant roll in 9 out of 10 Presidential Disaster Declarations.Flash Floods can be caused by heavy rain, storm surges, ice jams, or dam failures.
Floods and Flash Floods are the number one weather related killer in the United States.
There are on average 139 flood related deaths each year.
There have been more than 10,000 flood related deaths in the United States since 1900.
An automobile can be swept away in just 2 feet of water.
As little as 6 inches of fast moving water can knock you off your feet.
Flooding causes more than 2 Billion Dollars in property damages in the United States each year.
Homeowner Insurance Policies do NOT cover flood damages.
Most disaster assistance is only available if the President issues a Federal Disaster Declaration.
Less than 50% of flooding events are declared Federal Disasters.
The most common type of disaster assistance is in the form of loans which must be paid back with interest.
The average payment for a $50,000.00 SBA Loan is $311.00 per month.
The average individual Family Grant payment is less than $2500.00.
Rental assistance is only available if your home is destroyed or significantly damaged.
In most cases, to qualify for home repair assistance your home must have only minor damage that can be repaired quickly.
