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WHEREAS, floods and flash floods happen in all 50 states
WHEREAS, federal disaster assistance is usually a loan that must be paid back with interest; i.e. for a $50,000 loan at 4% interest, monthly payment would be around $240 a month for 30 years.
Compare that to a $100,000 flood insurance premium, which is about $500/year.
WHEREAS, one is eligible to purchase flood insurance as long as one’s community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program;
WHEREAS, there are simple ways to minimize potential loss that many homeowners are unaware of, such as keeping gutters and downspouts clear of debris and anchoring fuel tanks down;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that there are more efforts to educate citizens about floods, and all homeowners should be able to purchase flood insurance despite community involvement in the National Flood Insurance Program.

Submitted by Twyla Blanksma