Good Afternoon, Please see the email I received from the National Association of Realtors(r) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) this weekend dealing with the importance of purchasing flood insurance for the 2019 Hurricane Season Campaign. It gives you information that you can share with your circle of influence before, during and after a flood caused by a hurricane. "In advance of Hurricane Dorian, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has pulled together a suite of resources in flood insurance for your use and for you to pass along to your members, media and other interested parties. Our 2019 Hurricane Season Campaign materials are designed to help educate your clients about the importance of purchasing flood insurance before the next storm hits. While the materials can be used throughout the season, please be mindful of sensitivities in your area when a hurricane is imminent or a community is recovering from a recent storm. There is a 30-day waiting period before policies become effective. Help your clients prepare by sharing information on what to do before a flood. And after the flood, agents are often the first point of contact to begin the recovery process. In addition, the NFIP Resource Library contains informational videos, post-disaster photography, customizable post cards and ready-to-use fact sheets to help you tell the story of flood risk and drive policy sales. We encourage you to distribute marketing resources during client meetings, on social media, in marketing emails, on company websites, and beyond. All of these resources, including the Cost of Flooding Tool, can be found on https://agents.floodsmart.gov/ Below are more links to available resources to share before, during and after a flood. Download the FEMA Mobile App (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) FloodSmart - website for consumers www.floodsmart.gov/PUERTORICO (IN SPANISH) FloodSmart for Agents - website for agents Before A Flood Hurricane Season Campaign Resources - online resources specifically for insurance agents (MANY MATERIALS IN SPANISH) NFIP Resource Library -- year-round resources on flood insurance (MANY MATERIALS IN SPANISH) Understanding Flood Loss Avoidance - pre-event recommendations (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) Cost of Flooding Tool -- interactive tool for insurance agents to explain how much uninsured flooding can cost During A Flood Flood Safety Social Media Tool Kit (ENGLISH VERSION) Flood Safety Tool Kit (SPANISH VERSION) National Weather Service Social Media Tool Kit After A Flood Starting Your Recovery (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) How to File a Flood Insurance Claim (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) How Do I Start My Flood Claim? (ENGLISH) How Do I Start My Flood Claim (SPANISH) Coming Home After a Flood Proof of Loss Who's Knocking at Your Door? (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) Disaster Survivors with Flood or Homeowners/Renters Insurance are Encouraged to Apply for Disaster Assistance What You Need To Know: Housing Inspections Thank you for your continued support. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Matthew Behnke Senior Advisor Federal Insurance Directorate Federal Emergency Management Agency (C) 202-280-8750 matthew.behnke@fema.dhs.gov ------------------------------ Joseph M. Ventrone Vice President, Federal Policy and Industry Relations | Advocacy Group NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(r) | 500 New Jersey Ave NW | Washington, DC 20001 Email: JVentrone@realtors.org | Office: 202-383-1095 | Mobile: 202-841-6181 Twitter: @JoeVentrone www.nar.realtor ------------------------------ Reply to Group Online Reply to Group via Email Reply to Sender via Email View Thread Recommend Forward Post New Message via Email I hope you find this information useful for you and your circle of influence! Victor Victor J. Raymos, RCE, CRS, ABR Association Executive/CEO St. Augustine / St. Johns County Board of Realtors ae@stjohnsrealtors.com<mailto:ae@stjohnsrealtors.com> Phone: 904-829-8738 Fax: 904-823-9512