Water damage (burst pipe, appliance leak): covered under homeowners insurance. Flood damage (storm surge, rising water): requires separate flood insurance through NFIP or private carrier. Essential distinction for NOLA homeowners. Around New Orleans, LA, most enquiries come in about flood water damage, so the order below follows the questions we get asked most.
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