One of the most important ways to prepare for a flood is to buy a flood insurance policy. A flood insurance policy normally takes 30 days from the date of purchase to go into effect. So, don't wait until a flood is imminent to buy a policy.
Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. homeowner policies do not provide coverage for flood.
Most flood insurance is written through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Flood Insurance Program covers loss and damage to dwellings and or property caused by a flood. There are different policies for buildings and personal property contained within buildings.



