Eye opening knowledge of Natural disasters quest documentary film director and producer George Siegal

I KONNECT The American Dream Homeownership

Hello and thank you listeners for tuning into I KONNECT weekly podcast "YOUR REALTOR" and host Giovonnia with Coldwell Banker Realty and Welcome Director George Siegal Author, producer and documentary film producer of "Last house standing documentary"Thank you for coming on toI KONNECT. The American Dream of homeownership "Bridging the gap of homeownership"Guest George comment questions. How critical it is to build to our local environments and why that isn't happening now? Talk about the film and community awarness. Host comment:* Flood zone? Figure that out is on a FEMA flood map. The map shows each community's risk of flooding,including specific flood zones and their boundaries. Simply enter your address on the flood map to pullup a record of your area. Zone A & AE- A special flood hazard area and requires you to have flood insurance when you have a loan. Zones A & AE often represent inland flooding risks. Host comment FYI:* Building code standards for Pensacola :: [e-mail]. Host:* What does hurricane insurance cover in Florida? It covers wind damage and storm surge Hurricane insurance is separate from your regularhomeowner's insurance policy – it's a rider that you must purchase separately. Florida requires all homeowners to carry hurricane insurance if they live in a hurricane-prone area. Host:* Understanding your builders quatity of your sturcture: Ask the builer for a high standards and what is their standards, skill set and during the building this process? Guest: *Emergencey plan and b eproactive? Gather Emergency Supplies A. Gather food, water, and medicine Go-Kit: 3 days of supplies that you can carry with you. Stay-at-Home Kit: 2 weeks of supplies. Have a 1-month supply of medication in a child-proof container. Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe. Coorindate and make a list of items and documents to pack ahead of time. Host:* What does the government have to do with hurricanes? The Federal government, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),responds at the request of, and in support of, States, Tribes, Territories, and Insular Areas and local jurisdictions impacted by a disaster. Host:* Know your risk level in the area you leave in? Does Pensacola have Flood Risk, yes? There are 4,088 properties in Pensacola that havegreater than a 26% chance of being severely affected by flooding over the next 30 years. 24% of all properties in Pensacola.Host: *. Hire an inspector too assest your home inventory before the storm and the aftermath damges. Host: Rebuilding codes: The Florida Building Code (FBC) Standards designed by the Florida Building Commission for the construction of buildings in the US state of Florida. Many regulations and guidelines distributed are important benchmarks regarding hurricane protection .Host:* Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: Mental Health During and after a disaster, it is natural to experience different and strong emotions. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you, your family, and your community recover from a disaster. Connect with family, friends, and others in your community. Take care of yourself and each other, and know when and how to seek help .Host/Guest comment: NOTE: I pose this question to the audience? Will your home last through the storm? Closing: I leave you with this take-away: The American dream homeownership is obtainable with understanding the process of becoming a homeowner and maintaing your home during nautural diasters. Thank you George Siegal for creating and brining awarness to this audience from the docmentary of "Last man standing".