Release Date: October 2003
PROTECTING YOUR HOME FROM FLOOD
Flooding is the number one natural hazard affecting the U.S. It occurs in all fifty states and in areas of low-, medium-, and high-risk flood zones. Unfortunately, flood damage is not covered by your homeowner's insurance. And it's probably something you won't think about until after you need it— but it can help protect you, your family and your property in case of natural disaster.
Get the facts on this insurance and how it can help you with the National Flood Insurance Guide from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Learn how you can participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, easy steps you can take to protect your property, and tips for you and your community to become flood alert.
You can't predict where or when a flood will hit. They often accompany other natural disasters, but they can also be the result of construction run-off. Flood insurance can cost as little as a dollar a day, depending on where you live and the coverage you choose. It covers your home, its contents, permanently installed fixtures, such as dishwashers, and garages, whether attached or detached.
There are some simple steps that you can take now to protect your home and property. If you live in a flood-prone area, move valuables from the basement. Clean and maintain storm drains and gutters to allow flood water to flow freely. Store important documents where they will not be damaged. Keep an emergency kit in your car that includes water, first-aid kit, a flashlight, batteries, warm blankets, a shovel, a battery-operated radio and a way to signal for help.
Learn more with your free copy of the National Flood Insurance Guide . There are three easy ways to get this information:
- Call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO . That's 1 (888) 878-3256 , weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for Item 597K .
- Send your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 597K, Pueblo, Colorado 81009 .
- Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to print out this and hundreds of other federal publications for free.
Get even more information and take advantage of federal online resources at www.FirstGov.gov —your official front door to federal and state government websites.
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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: EXPLORE YOUR PUBLIC LANDS ACTIVITY BOOK
The U.S. government takes care of 550 million acres of federal land. This land includes everything from deserts and forests to glaciers and mountain trails. Use Walk on the Wild Side: Explore Your Public Lands Activity Book from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management to help your child learn more about the fish, wildlife, and plants that inhabit America's public lands, with fun activities designed for grades 3-5. For your free copy, call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO , that's 1 (888) 878-3256 and ask for Item 628K. Or send your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 628K, Pueblo, CO 81009. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print out this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.
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FUNERALS: A CONSUMER GUIDE
To help families deal with the difficult decisions and high costs of funerals, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has put together a simple, straightforward publication, Funerals: A Consumer Guide. The guide includes a checklist of things to keep in mind while making funeral arrangements, and what your rights are in terms of comparative pricing. This publication costs $1.00. For your copy, call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO, that’s 1 (888) 878-3256 and ask for Item 358K. Have your credit card handy. Or send your name and address and a check or money order for $1.00 to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 358K, Pueblo, CO 81009. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print out this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.
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