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A MONTH’S RAIN fell on parts of the east yesterday – leading to widespread flooding.
If you were one of the many whose home or business was affected by the floods, the Irish Insurance Federation has issued advice that may help you.
Michael Horan, non-life manager at the IIF said that home and business owners who have suffered damage should contact their insurers as quickly as possible.
He added that insurers are working hard to ensure that policyholders’ claims are handled quickly and many insurers have emergency helplines for their customers.
Horan also said:
We advise people to take sensible precautions to prevent further damage to their property, without risking injury to themselves. For example, furniture and valuables may be moved to an upper storey.
Regarding what is covered by insurance, the IIF said that:
As for the cost of the flood, Horan commented:
“There is no doubt that flooding has already caused extensive damage to homes and businesses in the East. However, it is too early at this stage to estimate the cost of flood related damage – this figure will not be available for at least three to four weeks.”
The IIF represents 63 insurance companies in Ireland.
What do you do if your car is flooded? Here’s advice from the experts.
The Office of Public Works has a dedicated website for people affected by flooding.
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