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    It seems nearly every year that the U.S. news headlines are filled with news of a flooded area. Because of floods, thousands of people lose everything they own and have no coverage to back it up. That is why it is so important to get a free flood insurance quote to start down the path to protecting your home. Flood insurance protects against damage or loss to the building itself and the contents inside of it. The protection does not extend to your car, you will need auto insurance for that. Flood insurance is sometimes required to supplement your homeowners insurance in high-risk flood areas, but it is optional in most other low-risk places. The rates for flood insurance are set by the NFIP, or National Flood Insurance Program, and coverage can go up to $250,000 for the structure and $100,000 for what's inside. Commercial plans
are available too, with $500,000/$500,000 available. You never know when a big storm will hit that causes your area to flood, so be prepared in advance and get your free flood insurance quote now before it's too late.