We've definitely gotten our share of rain, leading to a wave of flash flooding and water damage around the state of New Jersey this past week. However, if you've been following the news, you know that we're definitely not the only ones. Montana residents have been battling serious flooding and water damage recently as well.
According to Montana news channel KZBK 7, Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured homes damaged by the recent flooding. They are now urging all residents to file claims with both their homeowners and flood insurers and the agency itself. This because, in order for a county to qualify for FEMA's aid, it must have 25 homes that have qualified as having major damages.
Duane Winslow, the Yellowstone County DES Director explained,"What to you may seem like a little bit may be a lot. I mean, if you have two feet of water that's a lot of water, but if it's (the claim) not detailed, they won't know that,"
Because some homeowners may be eligible for further aid, outside of what their insurance company can cover, they are advised to keep before and after pictures of the damage and receipts for any costs incurred in repairing the damage.
So I wonder how this impacts the victims of flooding in our own neighborhoods in New Jersey. It's obvious that while the Montana may not be right around the corner, the lesson is one that can span miles, file damages with your insurance agent, don't be afraid to ask about available federal aid, and record everything!
If you or someone you know has been a victim of Northern NJ flooding, contact the experts at Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast NJ today!
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