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Earthquake insurance helps cover your property and belongings in the event of an earthquake.
Homeowner and commercial insurance policies usually don't cover flood damage and require you to purchase a separate flood insurance policy.
Homeowner insurance usually doesn't cover damage from land movement or landslides that happen due to rain, melting snow, flooding or earthquakes.
Natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. Dealing with insurance shouldn't add to your frustration.
Most homeowner and auto policies will cover you from some damage due to volcanic eruptions, but there are also exceptions.
In Washington, wildfires can happen during drought-like weather. It doesn't matter whether your home is in a suburb, city or rural area.
Winter weather can bring many surprises to homeowners, but the damage from it is usually covered.