Juneau Flood Preparedness: Why Insurance Can’t Wait

About this episode

Cliff discusses flood preparedness and insurance misconceptions with Robin Lonas as Juneau's flood season approaches.

With Juneau’s annual glacial outburst flood season approaching, Cliff talks with Robin Lonas of Robin Lonas State Farm about what homeowners need to know before the water rises. Robin explains some of the biggest misconceptions about flood coverage, including why standard homeowners insurance does not cover flooding, why every Juneau property has a FEMA flood zone designation, and why the 30-day waiting period makes it critical to act early. They also discuss the difference between insurance and disaster grants, how flood coverage can help protect homes and contents, and why many residential policies in the Mendenhall Valley may be more affordable than people assume. A timely conversation for Juneau residents about preparation, protection, and taking action before August flood risks arrive.

People in this episode

Host: Cliff

Guest: Robin Lonas

Topics covered

• flood preparedness
• insurance
• homeowners
• Juneau
• disaster grants
• flood coverage

Keywords

• Juneau
• flood insurance
• homeowners insurance
• FEMA flood zone
• disaster grants
• Mendenhall Valley
• flood coverage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Robin Lonas State Farm, FEMA

Places: Juneau, Mendenhall Valley

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