Press release from the City of Fort Wayne:
Mayor joins river commission for flood safety awareness week
Media campaign reminds motorists not to drive through high water
(March 12, 2010) – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry joins the Maumee River Basin Commission to proclaim March 15 through March 19 Flood Safety Awareness Week.
“As the City of Fort Wayne and the Maumee River Basin Commission continue to reduce and mitigate the threat of flooding in Fort Wayne neighborhoods, we cannot forget high water poses threats to the health and safety of our residents,” Mayor Henry said. “We all need to act responsibly during floods for the safety of ourselves, our families and our neighbors.”
In addition to formal proclamations from the City and the counties of Allen, Adams, Wells, DeKalb, Noble and Steuben, the commission is sponsoring a media campaign running this month on the networks of Indiana’s NewsCenter called “Turn Around, Save a Life.” With local footage, the message to drivers and residents is not to enter standing water during flood events.
Maumee River Basin Commission Executive Director Rod Renkenberger reminds homeowners to be sure the insurance for their house includes coverage for property loss due to floods and sewer backups. Standard homeowner’s policies do not cover damage from flood, sewer or stormwater backups.
“During the last three floods, we have witnessed numerous occasions where flood victims have lost their personal property, only to find out that their contents were not covered by insurance. We recommend all residents check with their insurance agent regarding contents coverage during flood events and for stormwater and sewer backups,” Renkenberger said. “The standard flood insurance policy does not cover contents and personal property. The commission strongly encourages residents to purchase a contents rider for adequate coverage.”
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