Departamento de Conservación y Recreación (DCR) Conservar. Proteger. Disfrutar.
Departamento de Conservación y Recreación (DCR) 
Consultas de los medios de comunicación: Por favor, póngase en contacto con Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
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Fecha: 02de mayo de 2019
Contacto: Julie Buchanan, Especialista Senior en Relaciones Públicas y Marketing, 804-786-2292, julie.buchanan@dcr.virginia.gov
Se insta a los virginianos a conocer el riesgo de inundación y obtener un seguro contra inundaciones a tiempo para la temporada de huracanes
RICHMOND — Con la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico Medio acercándose el 1de junio, los virginianos deben tomarse el tiempo ahora para averiguar su riesgo de inundación y asegurarse de que estén cubiertos con un seguro contra inundaciones.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation encourages people to visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/floodawareness for information and links to resources such as the Virginia Flood Risk Information System and the National Flood Insurance Program.
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, but only 3% of Virginians have flood insurance.
“Anywhere it can rain, it can flood,” DCR Director Clyde E. Cristman said. “One inch of water in a home can cost more than $27,000 to repair. Few Virginians could afford to pay that out of pocket. With flood insurance, you can recover more quickly and more fully.”
Key facts:
— Flooding occurs in moderate- to low-risk areas as well as in high-risk areas, and in all regions of the state.
— Hurricanes do not just hit coastal Virginia — the entire state is at risk. In 2018, communities in central and western parts of the state were impacted by hurricanes.
— Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically do not cover flood damage.
— The average flood insurance claim in 2017 was $90,000, according to the National Flood Insurance Program. By comparison, the average disaster assistance to homeowners is only about $5,000.
— Once flood insurance is purchased, there is a 30-day waiting period before coverage becomes effective.
In addition, Virginians should be aware of the dams in the areas they live and work. When dams fail, they can adversely affect people, their livelihoods and property. Floods caused by dam failures are often more sudden and violent than stream, river and coastal floods.
DCR’s Dam Safety and Floodplain Management staff coordinates flood protection across the state. This includes helping communities to manage their floodplains and meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
This month, DCR will promote flood safety and insurance at these public events.
May 8
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Awareness Tour
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, Virginia
Public tours 2-5 p.m.
May 31
National Dam Safety Awareness Day
Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, Virginia
1 p.m.
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