Extreme weather events can pose a threat to you and your home. To keep your property and loved ones safe, begin by investigating your risk in various weather situations. Risk mainly depends on where you live and the types of severe weather that can occur there. To help you, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains a National Risk Index map for the U.S. (check out the risks for your region at ). Second, consider the economics. The higher your level of protection, the higher the cost.
