April 27, 2010
By: Carrie Van Brunt
Two more states became recipients of federal disaster aid last week.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Thursday that Connecticut and West Virginia would be given federal aid to help local and state recovery efforts. Connecticut experienced severe flooding and storms beginning in mid-March, and West Virginia suffered harsh winter storms during the beginning of February. Aid was made available on a cost-sharing basis and will be evenly distributed throughout select counties.
Due to the frequency of severe storms over the last few months, homeowners across the country - particularly in the Northeast - have come to rely upon federal aid for recovery efforts.
While some homeowners insurance coverage may include protections against natural disasters, there are a number of them that do not. Consumers should be sure to carefully review their insurance plans and take into account the costs associated with repairing their property in the event of a severe storm or flooding. Separate insurance coverage can often be purchased if basic homeowners insurance does not provide coverage.
FEMA became a part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2003.
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