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Here’s What You Should Do If Your Insurance Company Drops Your Fire (or Flood) Coverage
Currently Los Angeles County suffers from apocalyptic scenes of deadly, uncontained wildfires. Unfortunately, insurance doesn’t function like a gas or electric company; even in the face of disaster, insurers aren’t obligated to service your home. Instead, these companies can choose which properties they’re willing to insure based on their risk assessment models. This selective coverage has become increasingly common in…
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Beware a Flood of Flooded Cars
Water damage can be hard to detect, but Consumer Reports says you should look for some telltale signs. Inspect the carpets to see whether they show signs of having been waterlogged. They include the carpets smelling musty or having caked-on mud. Brand-new carpets in an older vehicle may be another red flag. Check the seat-mounting screws to see whether there’s any evidence…
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How to Clean Your Home After a Flood
Before you get rid of contaminated debris, be sure to put on your respirator and other protective gear. Jeff Bishop, former director on the board of the IICRC, recommends using shovels or rakes to remove wet silt and debris from your home, and depositing it a safe distance away from your house. Just make sure to thoroughly clean and sanitize…
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