MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 04/30/12 — With the met office issuing severe weather alerts for parts of southern England, Scotland, Wales and the West Midlands(i), Swinton Insurance, the UK-s leading high street retailer of , is advising people to check their home insurance policies to make sure they are covered for any damage caused by flooding.
The UK has already been hit by almost three inches of rainfall, with heavier downpours still to come in areas such as South-West England, with mid-air tornadoes being spotted in locations such as Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Manchester and East Anglia.(ii)
With forecasters predicting a month-s worth of rain over the course of a few days, making this April the wettest on record, Swinton is offering the following advice to homeowners living in flood prone areas, to help minimise the impact of flood damage, should their homes be affected:
Steve Chelton, Claims Manager at Swinton, said: “Having the correct home insurance can help take the stress out of dealing with the aftermath of flooding should the worst happen, so it is vital that homeowners make sure they are covered. Taking the necessary precautions during severe weather conditions can also lessen the chances of having to pay for costly home repairs later on.”
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Sources:
(i) The Met Office
(ii)The Telegraph
Contacts:
SKV Communications
Mairead Rodden, Lucy Gordon or Alyssa Harrison
0161 838 7770