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Will flood insurance help me replace my home in San Antonio?

I live in San Antonio, Texas, and we were recently hit with some really severe flash flooding. My home and many of my belongings have been badly damaged by water—will flood insurance help me replace my home?

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Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“I’m so sorry to hear about your home. Flash flooding can be devastating—luckily, your flood insurance is designed to help you out of situations just like this.
If you have both building coverage and contents coverage, and the damage was a direct result of flooding, you’ll likely be covered for your home and most of your belongings.
Building coverage protects your:
  • Electrical and plumbing systems
  • Furnaces and water heaters
  • Refrigerators, stoves, and built-in appliances
  • Foundation walls, anchorage systems, and staircases
  • Detached garages
  • Fuel tanks, well water tanks and pumps, and solar energy equipment
Content coverage protects your:
  • Clothing, furniture, and electronic equipment
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioners
  • Carpets not included in building coverage (carpet installed over wood floors)
  • Valuable items, typically up to a $2,500 value
If you’re looking to make changes to your insurance policy,
Jerry
works with several providers that offer flood insurance in association with the National Flood Insurance Program. To learn more, text an agent through the Jerry app or call (650) 753-7799.”
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