Division of Insurance offers tips on buying flood insurance

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By Vincent Plymell

Special to The SUN

Many homeowners do not realize that their basic homeowners insurance does not include protection from flood damage and that flood insurance must be purchased as a separate policy.

As spring’s warmer weather also brings heavy rains, severe weather, rapid snowmelt and overflowing rivers, now is the time to consider buying a flood insurance policy.

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