Evaluate your risk: How to prepare for and survive floods

Floods in Australia

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With the current above-average rainfall across eastern parts of Australia, experts are warning people to exercise caution near flood-prone areas.


The Bureau of Meteorology or BOM has released multiple flood warnings for most of eastern New South Wales due to the weather event which is causing above-average rainfall. 

Findings from Allianz show that Australians are not as prepared as they should be for floods due to a lack of knowledge. The insurer’s national claims manager Mark O’Connor says sadly, storm and flood season inflicted $2.4 billion in damage to Australian homes last year. 

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