Area insurance experts educate community about flood damages.
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) August 20, 2011
Despite drought warnings during the first week of August, the team at Casper Insurance and neighboring Pennsylvania residents are bracing for large amounts of rainfall. The late summer and early fall months are known for bringing scattered but severe storms, nonetheless, many people go without the flood insurance PA homeowners need. Floods damage more U.S. homes than any other type of natural disaster, so why risk the inevitable?
Any agency can sell clients a flood policy on top of their PA homeowners insurance, but the experts at Casper Insurance wants to help residents avoid making claims by offering several flood prevention tips. While flood prevention typically involves some handy-work, these prevention tactics can help limit damage that occurs to individuals? homes during a flood:
- To start, install backflow valves or standpipes that can help prevent sewer lines from backing up and causing a big, foul-smelling mess.
- Using concrete blocks, raise any appliances through which water or liquid flows, including washers, water heaters and oil tanks. Do the same for electrical wiring that is used to power these devices. If raising isn?t possible, anchor it and protect it with a floodwall or shield.
- Many people whose home is built on a hillside or those with a finished basement may want to consider installing and maintaining a sump pump system. It is also important that individuals with sump pumps specify that they want the system covered under their PA homeowners insurance policy.
- A simple way to keep water away from the foundation of a home is to use native plants and vegetation when landscaping since these can help soak up excess moisture.
These are all preparations that can be made well ahead of storm season, and maintaining these home revisions can help keep a home safe from serious flood damage for years. Individuals who want to obtain comprehensive coverage for their property investment can consult an expert from Casper Insurance about the various levels and types of flood insurance PA residents can benefit from.
About Casper Insurance:
Established in 1950 by Peter M. Casper, Casper Insurance has grown to a full service insurance agency. Now in its third generation in the insurance business, Casper Insurance has the people and products to protect you and your family. Casper Insurance is a firm of proven professionals and caring conscientious people; the kind of people Pennsylvania insurance consumers can depend on.
###
For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/8/prweb8729966.htm
fantasy football rankings iphone 5 features rachel zoe seahawks spice girls miami dolphins news droid bionic
কোন মন্তব্য নেই:
একটি মন্তব্য পোস্ট করুন