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🛡️ Introducing FloodShield: Your Pre-Flood Battle Plan

🛡️ Introducing FloodShield: Your Pre-Flood Battle PlanBy: Vance E. Shimley

“Introducing FloodShield: Your Pre-Flood Battle Plan” This post breaks down what FloodShield is, who it’s for, and why it’s a game-changer for property owners in flood zones. Learn how this consulting service prepares your building, your policy, and your paperwork before the next storm — so you can avoid denied claims and financial loss.

Pre-Flood Preparedness
🛡️ Introducing FloodShield: Your Pre-Flood Battle Plan

Having the right flood expert on your side matters — even after the storm.

Having the right flood expert on your side matters — even after the storm.By: Vance E. Shimley

He did everything right after the flood — but still lost money on the claim. Why? Because he didn’t know the NFIP rules before the water hit. But here’s the twist — even though I came in late, we still got him $18K back through a supplement.

Pre-Flood Preparedness
Having the right flood expert on your side matters — even after the storm.

Here’s What Every Condo Board Needs to Know

Here’s What Every Condo Board Needs to KnowBy: Vance E. Shimley

Most condo boards assume their elevators are protected under their flood policy — after all, they’re a critical part of the building. But under the NFIP, that’s not always the case. Here’s the truth: If your elevator system is located below the lowest elevated floor, you could be exposed to a major gap in coverage. Let’s break it down so your board can make confident, informed decisions before the next flood — not after.

Pre-Flood Preparedness
Here’s What Every Condo Board Needs to Know

This Is Just the Beginning… Why Most Flood Losses Start Before the Water Ever Hits

This Is Just the Beginning… Why Most Flood Losses Start Before the Water Ever HitsBy: Vance E. Shimley

The water rises. Roads close. The chaos begins. But the real damage? It started long before this moment. What you're seeing now — the flooded streets, the soaked drywall, the panic — is just the outcome. The real losses happen before the storm ever hits... in the decisions you didn’t make

Pre-Flood Preparedness
This Is Just the Beginning… Why Most Flood Losses Start Before the Water Ever Hits