Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

Q: Is mudslide and mudflow the same? A: Mudflows are often called mudslides. But the mudslide and mudflow aren't same thing. Mudslide is a geological disaster in which large amount of mud moves rapidly down. The mudslides don't contain enough liquid to seep into the property. While mudflow is mainly caused by heavy rainfall carrying mud and water.

September 22, 2021: Geoscience Australia has confirmed a 5.9 magnitude earthquake at 09.15 AEST morning near Mansfield, Victoria. The earthquake's epicenter was recorded at a depth of approximately 10kms. The quake was felt as far away as the city of Adelaide and Sydney. At least 12 miners were underground at the time of the earthquake in Mansfield, but they had been safely evacuated. The earthquake also damaged buildings on Chapel Street in Melbourne. The Emergency Management Commissioner of Victoria has warned residents that aftershocks could continue for days or weeks. The current earthquake is one of the state's strongest earthquakes in history.

Q: What is GEICO insurance company ID number? A:  Geico's insurance company code is 35882 with the NAIC. Most states allow digital ID cards as valid proof of insurance. The information that insurance ID cards contain vary by state but generally the policy number, policy effective dates, vehicles and policyholders are shown. 

Q: What is the average cost of flood insurance in Texas? A: According to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), the average flood policy costs about $700 per year. Texas is particularly prone to floods as every major city in Texas is in an area at high risk of flooding. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), Texas has nearly 800,000 active flood insurance policies.  The Texas flood insurance rates varies from one homeowner to another based on flood risk, property value etc. The flood insurance cost is highly dependent on your home's location on a flood map and elevation.  Related Post: How cheap is flood insurance in Pinellas County?

Q: Does GEICO renters insurance cover flood damage? A:  One should note that your landlord's insurance policy doesn't cover any of your personal property. In such case, renters insurance policy protects you and your belongings from the unexpected damage.  Talking about the GEICO renters insurance policy, it doesn't cover the flood damage.  According to GEICO, the natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding are excluded from renters insurance, however, specialized policies may be available for these events. The popular insurance types provided by GEICO are auto, homeowners and renters.  Type of damage that GEICO renters insurance cover: Fire, smoke damage, vandalism, theft, windstorm, water damage, visitor injuries Cost of GEICO renters insurance: As little as $12 per month Contact details of GEICO insurance: Get a free online renters insurance quote from this link (www.geico.com/renters-insurance) or call (800) 841-2964. Related Post: What does USAA windstorm ins

Q: How will you help your neighbours in case of cyclone approaches your village or town? A: In case of cyclone approaches my village or town, I will help my neighbours in the following ways: -Helping them to find cyclone shelters and other safer place -Helping people to shift their important household goods, cattle and vehicles to safer place -Communicate with the government agencies and follow the official notices