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<br />financial protection against flood losses which do occur. It is very important to know that most <br />homeowner's insurance policies do not cover losses from flooding. The only way to get <br />federally-backed flood coverage is through the NFIP. It is interesting to note that about one <br />third of all flood insurance claims come from outside of the mapped regulatory floodplain areas <br />(lOO-year floodplains). Homeowners may check with their local insurance agent to find out more <br />about flood insurance coverages and costs. <br /> <br />Emergency Preparedness <br />Sometimes there is no substitute for the motto "Be Prepared." By taking some simple and low-cost <br />precautionary measures at home, individuals and families can help to minimize the devastation <br />caused by a flood event, and they may even save their own lives. Section IV presents tips to <br />minimize loss of life and property in the event of a flood. These tips should be studied and <br />discussed by family members before a flood event occurs. <br /> <br />Public Education and Awareness <br />Residents of the community, emergency personnel, hikers, campers, roadway users, and anyone <br />else who visits Buffalo Creek needs to be made aware or reminded of the flash-flood hazards in the <br />area. Community members, the volunteer fire department, the Jefferson County Sheriffs <br />Department, and the Jefferson County emergency management personnel will need to serve as the <br />key players in public education and awareness. <br /> <br />II <br />